LAHORE:Iranian Consul General Mehran Mowahid Far on Thursday met Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi and discussed the issues of mutual interest, promotion of bilateral relations and mutual cooperation.. During the meeting in Lahore, Iranian Consul General invited Mohsin Naqvi to visit Iran and participate in the handicrafts’ exhibition in Isfahan. Mohsin Naqvi thanked the Iranian Consul General for the invitation.
The meeting also agreed to increase the exports of rice, meat, mangoes and other commodities to Iran. The Chief Minister said a delegation from Punjab will participate in the Isfahan exhibition of handicrafts. “Potential measures will be taken in conjunction with the federal government to increase the exports of rice, meat, mangoes and other commodities to Iran,” said the CM, adding issues related to Punjab Agriculture and Meat Company will be resolved soon.
Iranian Consul General reciprocated the same views saying, “Iran also sees the relations with Pakistan as bright and radiant.” The Iranian envoy acknowledged that Iran imports 60% of rice from Pakistan and that there is significant room to expand bilateral trade in rice, meat, mangoes and other commodities. Mohsin Naqvi thanked the Iranian Consul General for sending trucks of dates and other fruits to Pakistan during Ramadan. He also pledged to promote the economic cooperation between the two countries. Commissioner Lahore Division and Chief Executive Officer Punjab Investment Board were also present in the meeting.
