ISLAMABAD: SEPT 18 (DNA):Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation & Social Safety, Syed Imran Ahmed Shah, met the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mr. Raza Amiri Moghadam, at the Embassy of Iran in Islamabad. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral trade, border cooperation, and humanitarian initiatives.
The session was also attended by Air Vice Marshal (R) Aftab Hussain, Chairman of Sundas Foundation. The Federal Minister specifically highlighted the needs of hemophilia patients being treated under the Ministry’s collaboration with the Sundas Foundation. He urged the formal and subsidized import of life-saving medicines for these patients through a legal framework to ensure safe and effective treatment. The Iranian Ambassador assured that the matter would be reviewed and practical proposals would be shared after consultations with the relevant authorities.
Both sides discussed trade-related challenges between Pakistan and Iran, particularly border hurdles and infrastructure gaps. The Ambassador informed the Federal Minister that, following the recent visit of the Iranian President to Pakistan and in line with the desire of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Iran had increased the import of Pakistani rice by nearly ten percent. Federal Minister welcomed this initiative as a positive step towards strengthening economic relations between the two countries.
The Federal Minister emphasized the urgent need for development in Balochistan and the border areas of Iran, stressing that facilities and opportunities for local populations must be enhanced on priority.
The meeting also underscored the historic, Islamic, and brotherly ties between Pakistan and Iran. Both sides reaffirmed that the two nations have always stood by each other and expressed resolve to further consolidate this relationship.
Concluding the meeting, the two leaders pledged to expand joint cooperation for public welfare. Federal Minister Syed Imran Ahmed Shah stressed that the Pakistan-Iran border must be transformed into a gateway of development and friendship.
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