Iran Press/Asia: During the meeting, the Minister emphasized the importance of enhancing trade relations between Pakistan and Iran, particularly in the agricultural sector.
He highlighted Pakistan’s capacity to export high-quality rice, mangoes, and halal meat to Iran, offering potential to meet Iran's growing demand.Discussions also covered the streamlining of plant quarantine and sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures to facilitate smoother trade.
The Minister urged the Iranian side to expedite the finalization of the Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) dossier for maize, submitted by Pakistan earlier this year.
Both sides explored opportunities for mutual capacity building in agricultural research, including collaboration on high-value crops like saffron, pistachios, and almonds, as well as renewable energy use in agriculture. The Federal Minister also proposed harmonizing protocols to enable the export of processed poultry and other value-added products from Pakistan to Iran.
On this occasion, Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moqadam said that Iran and Pakistan are not only two neighbors but also brotherly countries, and both countries are keen to promote cooperation at all levels. He said that there are many opportunities between the two countries in terms of agriculture and Pakistan can benefit significantly from Iran's successful experiences.
Reza Amiri Moqadam said that steps have also been taken to promote bilateral trade and in this regard, the establishment of border markets has played an excellent role in promoting trade.The meeting concluded with both sides expressing a strong commitment to fostering a prosperous and sustainable trade partnership.
