Pakistan, Iran activate joint transport committee to boost trade

Pakistan and Iran agree to activate a joint transport committee to improve connectivity and remove trade hurdles. The agreement was reached during a delegation-level meeting in Islamabad between Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan and Iran’s Minister for Roads and Urban Development, Farzaneh Sadegh.

The meeting was attended by Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi, Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan, Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, and senior officials from both countries.

Speaking on the occasion, Abdul Aleem Khan said stronger land transport links would help expand trade, enhance economic cooperation, and improve cross-border movement. He added that both sides had agreed to address transportation-related challenges on a priority basis. The two countries also discussed issues related to the clearance of trucks and cargo containers at border crossings. Officials agreed to take joint measures to resolve operational and logistical challenges that have affected trade activities.

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Iranian Minister Farzaneh Sadegh appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting peace and acknowledged its efforts to support recent diplomatic initiatives aimed at reducing tensions in the region. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing regional connectivity, facilitating smoother trade flows, and creating new opportunities for economic cooperation.

Officials believe that activating the joint transport committee could improve coordination among relevant departments, reduce delays at border crossings, and make trade more efficient for businesses on both sides. The development comes as Pakistan and Iran continue efforts to deepen bilateral relations and explore new avenues of cooperation in transport, commerce, and infrastructure.