ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have agreed to strengthen and expand bilateral cooperation in various fields including economic, commercial, cultural, tourism and public relations.

Agreement reached during meeting between caretaker Information Minister Murtaza Solangi and Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghaddam here.

They discussed issues of mutual interest, fraternal relations between two countries, promotion of cooperation in field of media.

Caretaker Information Minister called for further expanding economic relations between Pakistan and Iran. He highlighted that Pakistan highly values its brotherly relations with Iran.

Murtaza Solangi said that Islamabad and Tehran are tied in bonds of deep religious, cultural and linguistic ties. Minister said that Pak-Iran collaboration in field of media is need of hour.

“Pakistan is keen to promote cooperation with Iran in film and drama sectors,” he added.

Apprising Ambassador about steps taken for upcoming general elections in Pakistan, Murtaza Solangi said that holding peaceful polls is government’s foremost responsibility.

Meanwhile, Ambassador said Iranians hold great poet of subcontinent Allama Iqbal in high esteem.

On occasion, Minister said Pakistan will make film on Allama Iqbal in collaboration with Iran. Pakistan and Iran are determined to extend socio-economic ties to foster both countries’ economies.

Published in The Daily National Courier, September, 06 2023

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