Pakistan and Iran have agreed on joint efforts to end terrorism. On the occasion of Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi’s visit to Pakistan the goodwill has been expressed from both sides. Observers those watching Pakistan-Iran relations are expecting that time a major breakthrough is expected between the two Islamic countries.
It should be remembered that the President of Iran is on a visit to Pakistan, which is being monitored at the international level to see what new plans for the development of the region come out as a result of that visit. After the signing ceremony of the memorandum of understanding of cooperation, there is also a conference with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
On that occasion, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that he welcomes the President of Iran and his delegation to Pakistan. We had a great conversation between us. Religion, culture, investment and security are the relations, a detailed discussion was held in all fields.
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said that the relations between Iran and Pakistan are not only for 76 years but it has a span of centuries. He said that Pakistan was first recognized by Iran. The Prime Minister of Pakistan said that the Security Council’s resolution on Gaza are not being entertained but the United Nations is silent while the Iranian President is grateful for raising his voice for Kashmir, while the Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi has said that the people of Gaza are being massacred. We salute the people and government of Pakistan for their bold stance on Gaza.
The Security Council is not fulfilling its responsibilities on the issue of Gaza. The people of Gaza will get their rights and justice one day. Today, we have decided to increase Pak-Iran economic, commercial and cultural relations.
Friendship will further strengthen mutual relations between the countries. In addition, it has been agreed to increase the trade volume between Pakistan and Iran to 10 billion dollars.
Meanwhile, President Ibrahim Raisi has said regarding the development of Iran that the people of Iran have turned sanctions into opportunities.
Both the leaders have agreed on joint efforts in the war against terrorism. The people of Pakistan also have high expectations from the said visit. Because these days Pakistan is facing financial and economic problems as well as the crisis of electric power.
That’s why everyone is talking about Pak-Iran Gas Pipeline project to somehow solve this problem. Apart from this, the way can be paved for the supply of gas and then petrol from the brotherly country Iran at the first opportunity to Pakistan.
As far as Iran’s relations with Pakistan are concerned, the Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahbaz Sharif himself has indicated that Iran is the only country which recognized Pakistan first and has openly helped and supported Pakistan in different periods. That is the reason why the people are hoping that the two countries will make more trade agreements with each other so that the economic condition of the people of Pakistan can be improved.
If you look at this, the volume of trade between the countries is very low, which Iran is also willing to increase. Eight more memorandums of understanding have been signed between the two countries yesterday. In that regard, Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi said that Iran and Pakistan have decided to increase the trade volume to 10 billion dollars. He further said that the current volume is not worthy of both the countries due to their shared borders and common culture.
The statements of the Iranian leadership suggest that they want much better relations with Pakistan in the future so that trade can be promoted in a peaceful environment in the region.
Therefore, it is necessary to consider the invitation of free trade given by Iran on behalf of Pakistan and in view of the economic condition of the country, the relations between the both Islamic countries should be further improved.
