Why it matters:
The two countries are working to deepen commercial ties, streamline border logistics, and expand food and agricultural trade, with a shared goal of reaching $10 billion in annual trade by 2028.
The big picture:
- Khan invited Iranian firms to join the Food Egg 2025 expo in Karachi (Nov. 25–27), calling it a key business platform.
- He proposed official visits by the Balochistan Chief Minister and Zahedan Governor to boost regional cooperation.
- Iran has imported 400,000 tons of rice and 300,000 tons of meat from Pakistan and is now ready to buy animal feed and corn.
- Amiri Moghadam welcomed the resumption of Quetta–Zahedan flights.
- Khan confirmed the Pak-Iran Free Trade Agreement draft will be submitted soon and thanked Iran for supporting barter trade reforms.
What they're saying:
The Pakistani side emphasized resolving issues with Iranian trucks via coordination with the FBR and the Ministry of Communications.
Both sides backed the Mand-Pishin Border Market and called for early openings of Chegdi-Kohk and Gabd-Remdan crossings.
They agreed to reduce non-tariff barriers and enhance quarantine cooperation.
On the ground:
Iran and Pakistan are accelerating efforts to institutionalize trade, improve infrastructure, and foster regional economic integration.
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