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News ID: 58727
Publish Date : 20 October 2018 - 21:40

Iran, Pakistan Seek Stronger Trade, Economic Ties

LAHORE (Dispatches) - The Iran Consul General Reza Nazeri has  said his country was keen for stronger trade and economic ties with Pakistan and stressed barter trade should be encouraged since it would be mutually beneficial for both nations.
He was addressing the business community at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), reports a Pakistani daily.
He underscored the point that both countries shared common borders and cultural bonds and shared Iran had always tried to cement bilateral relations with its neighbors and Pakistan was its first preference in this regard.
Nazeri said the Iran consulate was extending its full support to all auspicious trade delegations, highlighting Iran would conduct an exhibition of its products in Punjab.
The Iran Consul General stressed oil, chemical, gas and other sectors of the economy should be concentrated upon for mutual trade between the both countries.