Islamabad : Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan called on Federal Minister of Industry and Production and National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain; Spokesperson Ministry of Food Security
Iran has expressed interest in further importing meat, rice and other agricultural products from Pakistan.
The interest was conveyed by the Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri-Moghaddam during a meeting with Minister for Industries and Production and Food Security Rana Tanveer.
The Iranian Ambassador said the Iranian people are fond of Pakistani kinnow. He said during the expected visit of the Iranian President to Pakistan, an MoU on livestock quarantine and plant protection is expected to be signed between the two countries.
In his remarks, the Minister for Industries and Production said Pakistan and Iran enjoy strong relations and both the countries can work on industrial cooperation.
The Iranian Ambassador said they want to promote close cooperation with Pakistan in all the areas.
Iranian Ambassador Dr. Reza Amiri Moghaddam , Iran’s top leadership is in favour of increasing close cooperation with Pakistan in all fields. We want to import more meat, rice, and agricultural products, especially mangoes and kinnow from Pakistan; Iranian ambassador
Rana Tanveer On the direction of the Prime Minister, special attention is being given to industry and agricultural development. Development of agriculture and industry will lead to significant improvement in livelihoods. Restoration of the economy is our first priority.