President Arif Alvi, Iranian counterpart discuss bilateral cooperation on trade, economy
The two leaders expressed satisfaction on the regular high-level interactions which had reinforced different avenues of bilateral cooperation


Islamabad: President Dr Arif Alvi on Sunday underscored the importance of regular convening of bilateral mechanisms between Pakistan and Iran for trade and economy, also emphasizing the utilization of barter trade mechanism.
The bilateral ties were discussed in a meeting between President Dr Arif Alvi and his Iranian counterpart Seyed Ebrahim Raisi, on the sidelines of the 15th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) in Ashgabat.
President Alvi congratulated President Raisi on assuming the office of the President of Iran after his victory in recent elections.
He underlined that Pakistan considered Iran as an important Muslim neighbor and brother based on deep-rooted historical, linguistic, religious, and cultural linkages between the two countries.
The two leaders expressed satisfaction on the regular high-level interactions which had reinforced different avenues of bilateral cooperation.
President Alvi highlighted that Pakistan accorded the highest priority to shift geo-economic prosperity and regional connectivity agenda.
He expressed satisfaction at the recent operationalization of International Road Transport (TIR) shipments from Pakistan to Turkey and Azerbaijan, which would be beneficial for the entire ECO region.
President Alvi thanked Iran’s consistent support to the Kashmir cause, particularly from the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.

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