ISLAMABAD:
Pakistan and Iran agreed to fully activate the Joint Committee on Transport and undertake coordinated measures to resolve transport and logistics issues on a priority basis as both countries sought to enhance bilateral trade and strengthen regional connectivity.
The understanding was reached during a high-level meeting between Iran’s Transport Minister Farzaneh Sadegh and a Pakistani delegation led by Communications Minister Aleem Khan during her visit to Pakistan, according to an official statement.
The Pakistani delegation also included Railway Minister Hanif Abbasi, Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and Maritime Affairs Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry. The meeting focused on regional connectivity, trade promotion and expanding bilateral cooperation.
The two delegations held detailed discussions on a range of proposals aimed at improving bilateral logistics and agreed to fully activate the Pakistan-Iran Joint Transport Committee to address the existing challenges, the statement said.
During the talks, Aleem Khan said that road and rail connectivity between Pakistan and Iran would be further strengthened in the future, and emphasized that strong land links were essential to expand trade opportunities between the two countries.
The minister expressed his satisfaction with the restoration of peace in the region and praised the resilience and determination of the Iranian people. He assured the Iranian side that all transportation-related issues would be addressed and resolved on a priority basis.
Farzaneh Sadegh expressed specific concerns regarding the clearance of trucks and containers at the border and called for measures to improve the flow of goods.
The Iranian minister expressed gratitude for Pakistan’s positive and constructive role in helping reduce regional tensions and pave the way towards a peace agreement. He said Iran highly valued the support and cooperation extended by Pakistan.
Senior officials of both countries attended the meeting, which concluded with an agreement to take joint steps for quick resolution of all outstanding issues along the Pakistan-Iran border. (WITH INPUT FROM THE APP)
