Iran Press/Asia: Visiting Pakistan on Thursday, the Iranian delegation, led by Minister for Industries, Mine and Trade Reza Rahmani, discussed the ways and means to enter into barter trade deal, besides removal of non-trade barriers with the Pakistani team, led by Prime Minister's Adviser on Commerce, Textile, Industries and Production and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood.
These issues came under discussion during the 8th meeting of Pak-Iran Joint Trade Committee which reviewed progress on issues relating to bilateral trade, IRNA reported.
The Iranian minister said that a special working group has been formed to facilitate traders of the two countries.
"Iran and Pakistan have a long history of close cultural, religious and economic ties", Rahmani noted adding: "Iran shares 1000 kilometers borders with Pakistan which provides a good opportunity for stronger trade ties."
Iranian official said Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan had a useful visit of Iran and both the countries right now are trying to implement the decisions taken between the countries during the visit.
Rahmani said he had constructive discussions with Pakistan officials, explaining: "Trade facilities, removal of hurdles in bilateral trade, border issues, transportation of goods especially the food items were the major things discussed with Pakistani authorities."
The Pakistani side also urged Iran to remove non-trade barriers to realize actual potential of bilateral trade as the present level of trade between the two countries is far from actual potential, stressing that being brotherly and neighbouring countries the two countries should further strengthen existing trade ties for the well being of 'our peoples'.
Both the countries have huge potential in agriculture which is not yet exploited, they highlighted.101/208
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