TEHRAN: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani and Iranian first
Vice President Muhammad Raza Rahimi have agreed upon accelerating the
pace of work on gas pipeline and 1000 megawatt power projects besides
reiterating the resolve to extend new dimension to existing relations
in all the fields and enhancing people to people contact.
PM
and Iranian first vice president held talks here Monday without any
aide. Later delegations from both sides joined the talks.
Both
the leaders exchanged views on finding ways and means to enhance
bilateral ties in different areas particularly economy, trade, energy
and infrastructure development. The fields of security, industries,
banking, agriculture, oil and gas, communication, broadcasting,
culture, education and science figured in the meeting particularly.
They
also reviewed the progress made on construction of ongoing gas pipeline
project between Iran and Pakistan and they agreed upon ensuring timely
completion of the project, import of 1000 megawatt electricity from
Iran and gearing up pace of work on this project.
They also
discussed regional situation particularly situation of Afghanistan and
there was convergence of opinion that peace in Afghanistan was critical
to peace and stability in the region.
Iranian Authorities told
that they would soon inform Pakistan about Iranian decision regarding
establishment of Pakistani consulate in Bandar Abbas and culture centre
in Tehran.
Iranian first vice president also appreciated role
played by Pakistan for peace and security in the region, saying
friendly ties between the two countries would be further consolidated
due to PM Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani visit to Iran.
Multan and Gilan were declared brothers city in the meeting. Online
