Hamid Reza Ghomi, the Iranian Consul General in Peshawar, stated that efforts had been made to conclude a free trade deal between Iran and Pakistan.
According to the Iranian diplomat, despite the Covid-19 outbreak, the Iranian consulate aided Pakistani businesspeople by promptly issuing visas.
He praised Pakistan’s ambassador to Iran for his efforts, adding he was instrumental in developing trade between the two countries. According to the Iranian diplomat, despite the Covid-19 outbreak, the Iranian consulate aided Pakistani businesspeople by promptly issuing visas.
He told businesspeople at the Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry that Iran sought to develop regional economic links by boosting bilateral trade and economic cooperation with Pakistan.
Shabaz Bilour asked Iranian investors to engage in hydel power generation, marble, mining, match, furniture, honey, diamonds, and other areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He stated that regional commerce promotion was urgently needed.
Mr Bilour believes there is a significant opportunity to increase commerce between Pakistan and Iran, now valued at $359 million.
