Publish Date: 13 September 2023 - 19:02

Islamabad, IRNA - Minister of Finance and Privatization of Pakistan Shamshad Akhtar and Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Islamabad Reza Amiri Moghadam have discussed bilateral relations, in particular identifying new mechanisms to expand economic collaborations.

In the Wednesday meeting, the minister of finance and privatization of the interim government of Pakistan underscored the importance of mutual ties between the two countries as well as the need to reinforce bilateral cooperation in investment, economic, and border trade sectors.

The two sides also focused on enhancing the current relationship and examining opportunities for future economic collaborations.

The Iranian envoy and the Pakistani finance minister underlined their commitment to strengthen cooperation and take practical steps to secure the economic progress of both nations.

The 21st meeting of the Iran-Pakistan Joint Economic Commission (JEC) was held in summer 2022 in Islamabad, and the next round of the JEC is scheduled to be held in Tehran.

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