Tehran, IRNA - Adviser for Commerce and Investment to Pakistani Prime Minister Abdul Razak Dawood said Iran plays an important role in connecting regional countries.

Addressing the closing ceremony of the ninth meeting of Iran-Pakistan Joint Trade Committee, Razak Dawood said that the event has brought about good agreements and has reinforced economic relations.

He added that various issues were solved in this meeting, noting that Iran-Pakistan agreements will help improve regional connections.

Razak Dawood went on to say that cooperation between Iran and Pakistan will benefit the region.

The ninth meeting of Iran-Pakistan Joint Trade Committee pursued issues such as signing preferential contracts and free trade agreements between the two countries, as well as organizing exhibitions.

The meeting was attended by senior Iranian and Pakistani authorities as well as business and banking officials.

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