Islamabad, November 07, 2021 (PPI-OT):Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment, Mr. Abdul Razzak Dawood held a meeting with Minister of Road and Urban Development of Iran, Mr. Rostam Ghasemi on the side-lines of the 9th session of Pakistan-Iran Joint Trade Commission (JTC) in Tehran, today. The two sides discussed ways to promote uninterrupted flow of trade and transportation through the land borders and road connectivity between Pakistan and Iran.
The Adviser called for mutual reduction of taxes and duties on road transportation and implementation, in letter and spirit, of existing bilateral agreements to facilitate vehicular movement on both sides. Both sides expressed satisfaction on successful operationalization of TIR shipments from Pakistan to Turkey and Azerbaijan through Iran. They agreed to hold the next session of Pak-Iran Joint Committee on International Road Transport at an early date to improve the procedures related to TIR shipments. The Adviser informed the Minister about the Government of Pakistan’s focus on strengthening economic ties with Iran, with particular emphasis on trade and connectivity.
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