ICCI, Iranian Embassy Vow to Boost Bilateral Trade and Connectivity

WNAM REPORT: Pakistan has played a highly commendable and constructive role in promoting peace and stability in the region through diplomacy and dialogue, and its unwavering solidarity with the Iranian nation during recent tensions is deeply appreciated, stated by Mohsin Shahbazi, Counsellor at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Islamabad.
He expressed these views during his visit to the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry along with Dr. Samaneh Kamali Moghaddam, Second Secretary, where they held an interactive session with the ICCI leadership and members of the business community to discuss opportunities for strengthening bilateral trade, economic cooperation and regional connectivity between Pakistan and Iran.
Mohsin Shahbazi expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Government and people of Pakistan for extending solidarity with the Iranian nation and for playing a positive mediatory role between Iran and the United States. He said Pakistan’s efforts for peace and regional harmony were truly praiseworthy and reflected the deep-rooted brotherly relations between the two neighbouring countries.
He observed that crises often create new opportunities for stronger multilateral cooperation and emphasized that Pakistan and Iran possess enormous potential to expand bilateral economic and commercial relations. Highlighting the strategic significance of regional connectivity, he underlined the importance of the ports of both countries in enhancing trade linkages with Central Asian states and other international markets.
The Iranian diplomat assured the business community that the Embassy of Iran remains fully committed to facilitating Pakistani businessmen, particularly members of ICCI, in matters relating to visas, trade cooperation and business connectivity.
Speaking on the occasion, ICCI President Sardar Tahir Mehmood said that the recent regional developments had brought the people of Pakistan and Iran even closer and expressed confidence that government-to-government, people-to-people and business-to-business relations would further expand in the coming years for the mutual benefit of both nations.
The ICCI President expressed solidarity with the resilient people of Iran and hoped that the Iranian nation would successfully overcome the material losses and hardships caused by the recent conflict. He also highlighted the immense potential for enhancing bilateral cooperation in sectors including energy, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, tourism, mining and information technology, particularly emphasizing the significance of energy cooperation with Iran.
Senior Vice President Tahir Ayub highlighted the importance of increasing bilateral trade in agricultural products, especially mangoes and apples, and appreciated the support extended by the Iranian government in facilitating Pakistani exports to Central Asian states through Iran.
Dr. Samaneh Kamali Moghaddam, Second Secretary, also shared valuable insights and proposals for enhancing bilateral trade, business partnerships and private-sector cooperation between Pakistan and Iran.
The ICCI leadership appreciated the efforts of the Iranian Embassy in promoting closer economic and business relations and reiterated the Chamber’s commitment to organizing trade delegations, business forums, exhibitions and B2B meetings to unlock the true potential of bilateral trade between the two brotherly countries.
Among the prominent participants were Vice President Irfan Chaudhry, Executive Member Waseem Chaudhry, Zulqurnain Abbasi, former Senior Vice President Khalid Chaudhry, Chairman ICCI Standing Committee on Sister Cities Initiative Sajid Iqbal and ICCI Secretary General Ghulam Murtaza, along with a large number of members from the business community.