Iranian Consul General Mehran Mowahed Far called on Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, here on Tuesday. The promotion of bilateral relations, the possibility of increasing cooperation and trade volume between the two countries came under discussion in the meeting. Both leaders agreed on the promotion of cultural and youth exchanges between the two countries. A decision was taken to take immediate steps in this regard. The consul general congratulated Maryam Nawaz Sharif on being elected first female Chief Minister Punjab. The CM thanked Iranian Consul General for the good words and nice wishes.
She expressed her desire to increase cooperation between the two countries. The chief minister said: I want to take Pak-Iran bilateral relations to a higher level. As a goodwill gesture, lights will be lit in the Badshahi Mosque on March 20 on the occasion of Nowruz, she added. Pakistan and Iran are culturally and religiously connected. The historical relationship between the people of Pakistan and Iran spans over centuries, she maintained.
I want to increase mutual agricultural and trade with Iran she expressed. The Iranian Consul General said that CM Maryam Nawaz Sharifs vision of deepening Pakistan-Iran relations was commendable, adding the future of relations with Pakistan was bright. He expressed good wishes for the people and government of Punjab. Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb was also present in the meeting.
