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Pakistani economist calls for enhancing Iran-Pak trade ties
Islamabad, Jan 12, IRNA -- A senior Pakistani economist on Tuesday called for enhancing Iran-Pakistan trade ties and said that both countries could take advantage of their expertise in many sectors.
Talking to IRNA Abid Hassan, former Operations Advisor World bank stressed the need for more cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad in energy sector.
“Volume of mutual trade between Iran and Pakistan does not match with the level of their brotherly relations”, he opined.
Pakistani Commerce Minister Makhdoom Amin Fahim has recently called for expansion of trade ties between the two countries.
“We will witness large developments in areas of economy, commerce, trade, technology and engineering between the two countries,” he said.
Abid Hassan was of the view that strong Iran-Pak trade relations are equally important for both countries.
“Pakistan and Iran are two brotherly Islamic countries and maximum efforts should be made to strengthen relations in all fields”, suggested the economist.
He added that trade between Iran and Pakistan would be very economical as compared to the trade with other countries of the world. “It would suit both countries”, said the economist.
Abid Hassan added that Iran and Pakistan can have trade through land or sea very easily.
“There is a tremendous potential to expand mutual cooperation in the field of energy”, he added. He went on to say that Pakistan is energy-deficient country and should import energy from Iran to overcome its energy crises.
The economist, expressing his views, said that Pakistan is an agricultural country and can export agricultural products to Iran.
Highlighting the importance of Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project, Abid Hassan said that the project should be completed as early as possible. “I hope that the issue of prices would be resolved”, he said.
“This is the project which suits both countries”, he noted.
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has declared his government's willingness to expand bilateral ties with Iran, saying Islamabad considers Iran as a strong regional player and welcomes closer trade, energy and communication ties with Tehran.
The Pakistani head of state went on to add that his government was also particularly interested in expanding connectivity projects through improving the road, rail and air links between the two countries.
Abid Hassan is a senior Pakistani economist and analyst. He has worked in World Bank from 1975 to 2006 and retired as Operations Advisor. During his stay at World Bank, he was given important posts in East Asia and South Asia./end
Talking to IRNA Abid Hassan, former Operations Advisor World bank stressed the need for more cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad in energy sector.
“Volume of mutual trade between Iran and Pakistan does not match with the level of their brotherly relations”, he opined.
Pakistani Commerce Minister Makhdoom Amin Fahim has recently called for expansion of trade ties between the two countries.
“We will witness large developments in areas of economy, commerce, trade, technology and engineering between the two countries,” he said.
Abid Hassan was of the view that strong Iran-Pak trade relations are equally important for both countries.
“Pakistan and Iran are two brotherly Islamic countries and maximum efforts should be made to strengthen relations in all fields”, suggested the economist.
He added that trade between Iran and Pakistan would be very economical as compared to the trade with other countries of the world. “It would suit both countries”, said the economist.
Abid Hassan added that Iran and Pakistan can have trade through land or sea very easily.
“There is a tremendous potential to expand mutual cooperation in the field of energy”, he added. He went on to say that Pakistan is energy-deficient country and should import energy from Iran to overcome its energy crises.
The economist, expressing his views, said that Pakistan is an agricultural country and can export agricultural products to Iran.
Highlighting the importance of Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project, Abid Hassan said that the project should be completed as early as possible. “I hope that the issue of prices would be resolved”, he said.
“This is the project which suits both countries”, he noted.
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has declared his government's willingness to expand bilateral ties with Iran, saying Islamabad considers Iran as a strong regional player and welcomes closer trade, energy and communication ties with Tehran.
The Pakistani head of state went on to add that his government was also particularly interested in expanding connectivity projects through improving the road, rail and air links between the two countries.
Abid Hassan is a senior Pakistani economist and analyst. He has worked in World Bank from 1975 to 2006 and retired as Operations Advisor. During his stay at World Bank, he was given important posts in East Asia and South Asia./end
