LCCI Abuzar Shad Iran is a brotherly neighboring country of Pakistan and we will soon visit Mashhad with a delegation of businessmen led by the Governor Punjab: LCCI Abuzar Shad
By Asim Shahzad
LAHORE: Governor General Khorasan Razavi Islamic Republic of Iran Gholam Hossein Mozaffari called on Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan at Governor House Lahoreton Saturday.
Iranian Consul General Lahore Mehran Mowahid Far, Pakistani Consul General Mashhad Shahryar Malik were present on the occasion.
During the meeting both sides discussed ways to enhance mutual cooperation, especially in the trade sector, and promoting cooperation in mining and petroleum sectors.
They also discussed exchange of delegations of women’s chambers, while detailed discussions were held on measures to remove obstacles in bilateral trade.
Speaking on the occasion, Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said that it is a matter of great honor for him that Governor General Khorasan Razavi province of Iran accepted his invitation to visit Lahore. He said that Iran and Pakistan are brotherly Islamic and neighboring countries.
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The Governor of Punjab said that they want to take bilateral relations between Iran and Pakistan to new heights.
The Governor of Punjab said that there is a need for more and more trade delegation exchanges between the two countries.
He said that the matters relating to the celebrating of cultural week of Mashhad in Lahore and Lahore in Mashhad will be finalized soon. The Governor of Punjab said that this visit will mark a new beginning in relations between Pakistan and Iran.
He said that the government will provide all possible facilities to Iranian investors. The Governor of Punjab further said that he welcomes the efforts of Governor General Khorasan Razavi to abolish the visa fee for Pakistani visitors.
On this occasion, Governor General korasan Razavi, Gholam Hossein Zafari thanked the Governor of Punjab for the warm hospitality and said that exhibitions should be organized in Iran and Pakistan to promote economic cooperation between the two provinces.
He said that he will try to provide maximum facilities to Pakistani tourists.
Meanwhile, the two counterparts met with delegations from the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
Iranian Consul General Lahore Mehran Mowahid Far, President Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry Abu Zar Shad, Regional Chairman and Vice President Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry Zaki Ijaz and other members of the chambers were present on the occasion. In-depth discussions were held on promoting bilateral trade during the meeting.
Governor Khorasan Razavi said that we are sitting in the heart and cultural center of Pakistan at the invitation of the Governor Punjab. He said that we have great love, and respect for Allama Iqbal in our hearts. The Governor Khorasan said that in the future, the flight from Lahore to Mashhad will be doubled, which will attract tourists to Iran. On this occasion, Governor General Gholam Hossein Zafari invited Pakistani businessmen to come to Khorasan and explore rich investment opportunities in Khorasan.
He emphasized mutual exchange of business delegations of both countries . He said that promoting bilateral business activities in both countries will increase the trade volume.
Mian Abuzar Shad, President of Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said that Iran is a brotherly neighboring country of Pakistan and we will soon visit Mashhad with a delegation of businessmen led by the Governor Punjab. He thanked the distinguished guest for visiting the historic city of Lahore. He said that the relations between Iran and Pakistan are exemplary and our hearts beat with the Iranian brothers. He invited the Punjab Governor and the distinguished guests of Iran to attend the closing ceremony of the Lahore Shopping Festival at the Expo Center.
On this occasion, President of Mashhad Chamber of Commerce of Khorasan Razavi Province of Iran, Toqli said that we have fulfilled the promise we made to the Governor of Punjab to visit Lahore today. He said that the visit to Lahore will prove to be beneficial for Iranian businessmen. The love we received in Lahore cannot be described in words, he added. He said that the friendship and brotherhood between Iran and Pakistan can become a strong foundation for bilateral trade. He said that payment issues in trade can be solved through the barter trade system.
Later, in a joint press conference held by Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan and Iranian Governor Gholam Hussein Mozaffari at the Governor House Lahore, Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan welcomed Governor Khorsan Razavi to the Governor House Lahore. The Governor Punjab said that during his recent visit to Mashhad, he had discussed with Governor khorasan Razavi ,Gholam Hussein Mozaffari about abolishing visa fees for Pakistani pilgrims, increasing trade between the two countries, exchanging trade delegations and agricultural equipment, among other areas. The Governor Punjab said that he has also requested to reopen meat trade with Iran. He said that the issues regarding visas will be resolved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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In addition, Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan expressed deep sorrow and grief over the martyrdom of 18 FC jawans in Mangochar area of Qalat. He paid tributes to the jawans who lost their lives fighting bravely. He said that the entire nation stands with the security forces against terrorism. The Punjab Governor said that the sacrifices of the security forces against terrorism will not go in vain.
