Kundi, Iranian envoy discuss Peshawar-Mashhad direct flights
PESHAWAR: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Friday held a meeting with consul general of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Peshawar, Ali Banafsheh Khah, at the Governor House to discuss matters of mutual interest and ways to enhance bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Iran. The two sides discussed the proposal for launching direct flights between Peshawar and Mashhad,…
Peshawar witnessed a significant diplomatic meeting on August 15th, 2026, as Governor Faisal Karim Kundi convened with Ali Banafsheh Khah, the Iranian consul general in Peshawar. The primary agenda revolved around the prospect of launching direct flights between Peshawar and Mashhad, a move touted as a crucial step to bolster bilateral ties between Pakistan and Iran. Both parties underscored the significance of enhanced air connectivity in propelling people-to-people interactions, trade, and tourism.
The conversation transcended flight prospects, extending to the potential expansion of agricultural collaboration between the two nations. Additionally, the meeting served as a platform to discuss the progress towards achieving sister-city status between Peshawar and Birjand, a relationship aimed at fostering cultural and economic exchange.
Governor Kundi highlighted Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's diverse offerings, encompassing oil and gas resources, competitive electricity rates, mineral wealth, precious gemstones, and its burgeoning tourism sector. He emphasized the province's vast investment potential and expressed optimism that joint ventures between investors from both countries could yield mutual benefits.
In response, the Iranian consul general reiterated Iran's keenness to collaborate with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in sectors like trade, investment, and agriculture, signaling a promising pathway for bilateral cooperation.
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