Iran Pakistan Satisfied on Electricity Transmission Project – Discuss Expedited Opening of Border Markets

SAMARKAND: 13 April 2023 – Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Hina Rabbani Khar, met Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the side-lines of the fourth meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Neighboring Countries of Afghanistan in Samarkand, Uzbekistan today.

The Minister of State reaffirmed Pakistan’s desire to strengthen Pakistan-Iran fraternal ties in all areas of mutual interest, particularly trade and economy, energy, security and regional connectivity.

The Ministers agreed that there was vast scope in bilateral trade and economic cooperation and agreed to identify the new sectors through various institutional mechanisms.

They expressed satisfaction over completion of Polan-Gabd/Gwadar electricity transmission line that will cater to the energy needs of the border region of the two countries.

Minister of state underscored the importance of expedited operationalization of border markets to uplift the socio-economic well-being of people of the border region.

FM Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and MoS Hina Rabbani Khar reaffirmed commitment to remain closely engaged on matters of regional and global significance including Afghanistan.