Bilawal engages in exclusive meeting with Iranian counterpart Abdollahian

Pakistan and Iran have formulated a five-year trade cooperation plan with a target of $5 billion for bilateral trade. The plan aims to remove obstacles in trade, establish a free trade agreement, and strengthen institutional linkages between the private sectors of both countries. The two sides have also agreed to set up a special economic free trade region along the common border points and prioritize the operationalization of border markets. Additionally, they have pledged to repatriate sentenced prisoners, release fishermen, and waive fines for the release of vessels. The leaders discussed the human rights situation in India-occupied Kashmir, Afghanistan, countering Islamophobia, and enhancing cooperation in various fields. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to strengthening relations with Iran and addressing Islamophobia.