Pakistan and Iran Seek to Strengthen Trade and Economic Ties, Says Federal Minister Jam Kamal

Federal Minister for Commerce**, **Jam Kamal Khan**, emphasized the strong **brotherly relations** between **Pakistan and Iran**, highlighting the mutual interest in **boosting trade** and **economic cooperation** between the two countries. His remarks came during his speech at a **business forum** held in Islamabad, focused on **trade** and **economic collaboration** between Pakistan and Iran.

The event was also attended by **Iranian President**, **Masoud Pezeshkian**, and **Pakistan’s Finance Minister**, **Ishaq Dar**.

### Key Points from Jam Kamal’s Speech:

1. **Promotion of Border Trade**
Jam Kamal highlighted the importance of **border trade** and expressed the government’s commitment to promoting cross-border commerce between Pakistan and Iran. He emphasized the need to **explore and utilize available trade opportunities** to strengthen bilateral economic relations.

2. **Commitment to Bilateral Trade and Investment**
The Minister reiterated Pakistan’s **dedication to increasing bilateral trade** and fostering investment. He also acknowledged **Iran’s interest** in investing in various sectors and expressed Pakistan’s appreciation for Iran’s **investment interest**.

3. **Future Prospects of Economic Cooperation**
Jam Kamal pointed to the upcoming **joint economic commission meeting in Tehran**, stressing that it would provide a platform to enhance **economic cooperation** between the two countries. The meeting is expected to create new avenues for trade, collaboration, and mutual growth.

Both sides expressed their desire to move forward with a shared goal of **economic prosperity** and **mutual growth**, with Jam Kamal concluding his speech by reinforcing the need for sustained collaboration between **Pakistan** and **Iran** in various economic sectors.