Aziz earlier said his visit to India could be used to “defuse the tension” between the nuclear-armed neighbours. PHOTO: REUTERS
Sartaj said Pakistani government has taken measures to fight against the spread of terrorism.
Backing the acceleration of collaborative measures and cooperation regarding the joint trade projects, Sartaj said Islamabad seeks to speed up the plans.
Iran hints at joining Pakistan-Russia-China alliance
Zarif, for his part, condemned recent terrorist attacks in Pakistan and expressed Iran’s willingness to cooperate in eradicating terrorism in the region.
He also said Tehran and Islamabad enjoy “good political relations,” adding that the two neighbours are set to implement projects in different economic sectors, including power transmission, energy, banking, customs and cross-border exchanges.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 24th, 2017.
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