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Iran, Pakistan to open border crossing, increase trade exchange

18 Dec 2020 - 22:05

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman announced plans for border crossing point between the country and Pakistan to increase trade exchange and boost economic relations between Tehran and Islamabad.


Khatibzadeh added on Friday that the border crossing point between Rimdan, located in Iran’s southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan Province, and Pakistan’s Gabd would open on Saturday by the two countries’ senior officials.

He noted that during a visit by Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to Islamabad last month, the top Iranian and Pakistani diplomats agreed to open the Rimdan-Gabd cross-border gateway at the earliest.

“The construction of this border gateway between the two friendly and neighboring states and the recent inauguration of Khaf-Herat railway project show that the Islamic Republic of Iran attaches special priority to interaction and cooperation with its neighbors,” the Iranian spokesperson said.

Iran believes that development and progress in West Asia region depend on close cooperation among neighboring countries, he added.

A joint railway project linking eastern Iran to western Afghanistan was inaugurated on December 10 with presidents of the two neighboring countries delivering remarks through video-conference and expressing hope it will enhance trade links across the region.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that the two nations have always had a close relationship and that the Khaf-Herat railway project will further strengthen this bond.
 


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