ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister, Ishaq Dar said that after lifting of sanctions on Iran, Pakistan was looking forward to rebuild and strengthen Pak-Iran economic cooperation.
“In pursuance of the announcement made by the United Nation, the Government of Pakistan had issued notifications lifting sanctions against Iran”, Ishaq Dar said while talking to the newly-appointed Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan, Mehdi Hoonardost who called on him here.
The minister assured the Iranian Ambassador of full support and cooperation for efforts aimed at promoting bilateral trade.
Dar welcomed the Iranian envoy on assuming his responsibilities and said he would receive all possible cooperation for promoting Pak-Iran brotherly relations during his tenure.
Mehdi Hoonardost also discussed with the Minister matters regarding upcoming visit of the Iranian President to Pakistan and exchanged of views on enhancing Pak-Iran economic cooperation in the wake of lifting of UN sanctions against Iran.
The Finance Minister said Government and people of Pakistan looked forward to receiving the Iranian President which would help enhance relations between the two countries.
He said the visit by Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif to Iran last year had helped bolster Pak-Iran ties and the Iranian President’s visit would give it further boost.
Mehdi Hoonardost said it was his endeavor and resolve to promote bilateral trade and economic cooperation to the level which would be truly reflective of the depth of Pak-Iran ties.
He lauded the economic turnaround achieved by Pakistan and said both countries could supplement each other’s efforts for achieving economic prosperity.
He also thanked Finance Minister for his cooperation in getting GoP notification for lifting of sanctions.
Matters regarding next meeting of Pak-Iran Joint Economic Commission (JEC) were also discussed during the meeting.
Both sides agreed that the meeting would greatly help shape up the future course of action for all round cooperation.
They agreed to decide the schedule of the JEC through mutual consultations.
