ISLAMABAD: The Iranian Foreign Minister is on a two days visit to
Islamabad to lead the Iranian delegation to the 18th Session of the
Pakistan-Iran Joint Economic Commission. The Pakistan’s Finance
Minister Mr. Hafiz Sheikh is leading the Pakistan delegation to the
Joint Commission.
The two Foreign Ministers discussed at length
bilateral relations including measures to strengthen and deepen
bilateral economic cooperation. The Ministers also discussed the global
political situation including developments in North Africa and the
Middle East. Both Ministers underscored the importance of regional
connectivity and the role of the Economic Cooperation Organization.
Both
also agreed that the outcome of the 18th Session of the Joint Economic
Commission would provide i mportant inputs for Prime Minister Syed
Yusuf Rasa‘s visit to Iran from 12-13 September 2011. Online
