President Asif Ali Zardari and his Iranian counterpart President
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad have decided to vigorously pursue the Iran Pakistan
gas pipeline project and other mega projects between the two countries.
Presidential spokesperson Farhatullah Babar said the decision was taken during two rounds of meetings between the two leaders in Tehran.
The two Presidents also reaffirmed their commitment to work hand in hand in overcoming the challenges resulting from the emergent situation in the region.
Besides bilateral matters the two leaders also discussed situation in Afghanistan and the regional and international issues.
While highlighting need for greater trade President Zardari proposed free trade agreement between the two countries‚ easing of visa restrictions and revisiting the tariff and non-tariff trade barriers.
President Zardari said the two countries together with Turkey could provide fresh impetus to the Economic Trade Organization to further strengthen bonds among the people and also promote trade and socio-economic development in the region.
Issues in curbing militancy including enhanced cooperation in the area of border security‚ curbing narco-trade and illegal trafficking also came under discussion.
Later ‚the President also called on Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Syed Ali Hosseini Khamenei. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was also present during the meeting.
Pak-Iran bilateral relations‚ regional situation with special reference to the challenges being faced by Muslim Ummah were discussed during the meeting of the three leaders.
Presidential spokesperson Farhatullah Babar said the decision was taken during two rounds of meetings between the two leaders in Tehran.
The two Presidents also reaffirmed their commitment to work hand in hand in overcoming the challenges resulting from the emergent situation in the region.
Besides bilateral matters the two leaders also discussed situation in Afghanistan and the regional and international issues.
While highlighting need for greater trade President Zardari proposed free trade agreement between the two countries‚ easing of visa restrictions and revisiting the tariff and non-tariff trade barriers.
President Zardari said the two countries together with Turkey could provide fresh impetus to the Economic Trade Organization to further strengthen bonds among the people and also promote trade and socio-economic development in the region.
Issues in curbing militancy including enhanced cooperation in the area of border security‚ curbing narco-trade and illegal trafficking also came under discussion.
Later ‚the President also called on Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Syed Ali Hosseini Khamenei. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was also present during the meeting.
Pak-Iran bilateral relations‚ regional situation with special reference to the challenges being faced by Muslim Ummah were discussed during the meeting of the three leaders.
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