The Members of Parliamentary Friendship Group led by Syed Naveed Qamar, Convener of the group called on the Speaker of the Islamic Republic of Iran H. E. Dr. Ali Larijani at the Parliament of Iran (Majlis) today. The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament warmly welcomed the delegation and expressed that he was happy to meet with the Parliamentarians from Pakistan. During course of meeting, Mr. Larijani said that the Parliamentary Friendship Group was an important forum which could help in further strengthening bilateral parliamentary relations between two countries. He also stressed upon need to improve security measures on the border of the Pakistan-Iran to avoid any untoward situations between two neighboring countries. He also suggested to find mechanisms for establishing banking channels for enhancing trade and commerce relations as well as fulfillment of the Iran-Pakistan Gas pipeline.
Syed Naveed Qamar, Convener of Pakistan-Iran PFG presented his gratitude to the Speaker of the Islamic Parliament of Iran for his audience to the delegation and for gracious hospitality extended to his delegation during stay at Tehran. He also briefed Iranian Speaker about his meetings with parliamentary and government authorities and discussions on various issues of mutual interest. He also informed that the Parliamentary Friendship Group was working towards facilitating in improving the Parliamentary as well as overall bilateral relations between two countries. He reiterated that friendship group was acting as Ambassador of Iran in the Parliament of Pakistan. He said the mechanisms regarding barter trade, border markets is being worked out with mutual consent and he was optimistic about positive outcome.
During course of meeting, Syed Fakhar Imam presented sincere gratitude to the Iranian Speaker for their explicit stance over issue of Kashmir and standing with principles of justice.
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