ISLAMABAD – Iranian President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at a meeting in Islamabad today agreed on joint efforts to eradicate terrorism.
The two leaders also held discussion to increase trade and communication links between the two countries.
In his remarks, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the entire Pakistani nation welcomes the visit of the Iranian President saying it is the first visit of a head of a state after the general elections in Pakistan.
The Iranian President expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for the warm welcome accorded to him.
Pakistan, Iran sign 8 agreements, MoUs for cooperation in diverse fields
Pakistan and Iran have signed eight agreements and MoUs for cooperation in diverse fields.
The agreements included cooperation in security, judicial assistance in civil matters and veterinary and animal health.
The two countries signed an MOU for establishment of a special economic zone whilst another was signed for film exchanges and cooperation between Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Organization of Cinema and audio visual affairs of Iran.
Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Ministry of Cooperatives, labours and social welfare of Iran as well as Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority and National Standards Organization of Iran also signed MOUs of cooperation.
An MOU was also signed on legal cooperation.
The ceremony was witnessed by the Iranian President and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Iranian President, FM Dar discuss bilateral ties
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar called on Iranian President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi in Islamabad today and discussed bilateral relations as well as regional and global developments.
They emphasized the importance of enhanced efforts to further consolidate bilateral relations in diverse fields.
They affirmed commitment to peace and constructive dialogue for resolving regional challenges.
