Iran’s Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Mohammad Atabak has said that Iran and Pakistan have agreed to promote ties for removing the trade barriers.

Iran and Pakistan emphasized the need for bolstering cooperation in the fields of trade and economy.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi has held meetings with the president of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari and Speaker of Pakistan's National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, in Islamabad on Monday to discuss ties and region.

Iranian and Pakistani energy ministers vowed to take effective steps in advancing the previously-inked Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas project deal.

EghtesadOnline: In recent years, Tehran and Islamabad have witnessed high level exchanges from top military officials and the recent visit of Pakistan Army Chief to Iran demonstrates the commitment of the two sides to consolidate defense ties through active diplomacy.