ISLAMABAD:
Pakistan and Iran agreed to fully activate the Joint Transport Committee and take coordinated measures to resolve transport and logistics issues on priority, as the two countries sought to increase bilateral trade and strengthen regional connectivity.
The agreement was reached during a high-level meeting between Iranian 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 Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi, Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and Maritime Affairs Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry. The meeting focused on regional connectivity, trade promotion and expansion of bilateral cooperation.
The two delegations held in-depth discussions on a series of proposals to improve bilateral logistics and agreed to fully activate the Pakistan-Iran Joint Transport Committee to address existing challenges, the statement said.
During the discussions, Aleem Khan said road and rail connectivity between Pakistan and Iran would be further strengthened in the future, emphasizing that strong land links were essential to expand trade opportunities between the two countries.
The minister expressed 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 priority.
Farzaneh Sadegh expressed specific concerns regarding the clearance of trucks and containers at the border and called for measures to improve the movement of goods.
The Iranian minister expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s positive and constructive role in de-escalating regional tensions and facilitating the path towards a peace agreement. She said Iran greatly appreciates the support and cooperation provided by Pakistan.
Senior officials from both countries attended the meeting, which concluded with an agreement to take joint steps to expeditiously resolve all outstanding issues along the Pakistan-Iran border. (WITH INPUT FROM THE APPLICATION)
