Islamabad to host Pakistan-Iran trade meeting today
ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Pakistan-Iran Joint Trade Committee (JTC) will be held on Tuesday (today) to further strengthen bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation between the two neighbouring countries. According to an official announcement, the commerce ministry will host the 10th JTC meeting in Islamabad. The meeting will be co-chaired by Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and…
The Pakistan-Iran Joint Trade Committee (JTC) will convene in Islamabad today to bolster bilateral trade, investment, and economic cooperation between the two neighboring nations. The 10th JTC meeting, hosted by the Commerce Ministry, will be co-chaired by Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and Iranian Minister for Industry, Mine and Trade Mohammad Atabak.
A 22-member Iranian delegation, alongside a 16-member business team led by the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, will participate. The delegation represents key sectors like food, agribusiness, logistics, shipping, transportation, energy, and manufacturing, aiming to bolster private-sector engagement and business ties.
The JTC will assess the progress on bilateral trade initiatives, explore measures to advance the Pakistan-Iran Free Trade Agreement (FTA), and explore ways to enhance cross-border trade, customs and banking cooperation, transport and transit connectivity, and investment and commercial collaboration. This meeting underscores the commitment of Pakistan and Iran to strengthen their economic partnership and create new opportunities for trade and investment in the region.
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