Pakistan, Iran to 'achieve $10b bilateral trade target'

The Iranian Consul General reiterated Iran's commitment to removing barriers to trade.

QUETTA:

The Iranian Consul General in Quetta, Hassan Darvishwand, has expressed optimism about achieving the $10 billion bilateral trade target between Pakistan and Iran through mutual cooperation.

Speaking during a meeting with officials and members of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Quetta Balochistan, he assured full support in addressing trade challenges.

During the meeting, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Quetta, Muhammad Ayub Mariani, along with Senior Vice President Haji Akhtar Kakar and Vice President Engineer Mir Vice Khan Kakar, briefed the Iranian Consul General about obstacles hampering bilateral trade.

They also presented suggestions to enhance trade and requested action to resolve key issues, including the matter of i-forms, for which the Chamber has obtained an injunction from the Supreme Court.

The Iranian Consul General pledged to convey these concerns to relevant authorities and reiterated Iran's commitment to removing barriers to trade.

He emphasized that achieving the $10 billion trade target would result in significant economic benefits for both nations.

On the occasion, the newly elected officials of the Chamber were congratulated, with hopes expressed for their continued efforts in promoting trade. The Chamber of Commerce and Industry presented a commemorative shield to Hassan Darvishwand in recognition of his efforts to strengthen Pak-Iran trade ties.

This meeting is expected to yield positive outcomes, further enhancing economic collaboration between the two neighboring countries.

It may be recalled that in July this year, during a full-day meeting in the Iranian border town of Zahedan, the Pak-Iran Joint Border Trade Committee deliberated on border concerns, the growth of bilateral trade, and improvements in immigration procedures and transportation.