Iran Press/ Iran News: Speaking on the sidelines of the 9th session of Iran-Pakistan Joint Trade Committee (JTC), Abdul-Razak Dawood elaborated on how Iran plays a crucial role in developing the region.
He expressed his satisfaction with the 9th session of the Iran-Pakistan JTC, calling it fruitful.
He noted that Iran and Pakistan would benefit by cementing more economic ties, especially during the upcoming month.
He also mentioned that Islamabad would host the next session of the Iran-Pakistan Joint Trade Committee.
Interacting with Pakistan, Iran's priority: Trade minister
Iranian Minister of Industry, Mine, and Trade, Reza Fatemi-Amin, says that interacting with neighboring countries is Iran's priority, particularly Pakistan.
Speaking on the sidelines of the 9th session of Iran-Pakistan Joint Trade Committee (JTC), Reza Fatemi-Amin stated that Iran is eager to cement economic ties with Pakistan, same as political ties, which are promising.
He noted that Iran and Pakistan intend to increase transactions volume to $ 5 billion within two years.
He announced that an Iranian delegation would head to Pakistan for economic and trade negotiations next month.
Iran, Pakistan to increase trade volume
On the closing ceremony of the 9th session of the Joint Trade Committee (JTC) of Iran and Pakistan, the two sides agreed to revive talks on a free trade agreement and increase annual trade volume to $5 billion.
The decision was taken during the 9th session of the Joint Trade Committee of Iran and Pakistan, which was wrapped up in Tehran on Sunday, co-chaired by the Iranian Minister of Industry, Mine, and Trade Reza Fatemi-Amin, and Adviser to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Commerce and Investment, Abdul-Razak Dawood.
The two sides also discussed barter trade, transportation, border markets, exhibitions, and private sector investments during the meeting.
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