Summary Both the leaders also discussed border security matters all aspects of bilateral relations.
TEHRAN (Web Desk) - Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani held wide ranging talks covering all aspects of bilateral relations.
The two sides agreed to continue with the Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline project as it is beneficial for the people of both the countries. The two leaders also pledged to enhance bilateral trade.
Nawaz said there is a lot of scope to enhance bilateral trade to five billion dollars.
Both the leaders also discussed border security matters and agreed that better border management and improved security measures would result in increased trade and cooperation between the two countries.
Nawaz Sharif said Pakistan-Iran relations are bound by historical and religious linkages. He said he wants to open a new chapter in relations between the two countries.
The prime minister deplored that some miscreants are trying to sabotage the existing brotherly relations and resolved to deal sternly with all such elements.
He also extended invitation to President Rouhani to visit Pakistan which was accepted.
President Rouhani said Pak-Iran relations have historical connection. They have common traditions and relations based on the Holy Quran and the traditions of the Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him). He hoped that the visit would further boost the brotherly relations between the two countries.
President Rouhani affirmed his country s support to Pakistan to become a developed and secured state.
The meeting was attended among others by advisor on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Tariq Fatmi, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, Minister for Petroleum Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Governor Balochistan Muhammad Khan Achakzai.
Prime Minister also held a meeting with Iranian Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri and discussed bilateral cooperation in trade and economic sectors.
Iranian Finance Minister Ali Tayyeb-Nia also called on the prime minister and reviewed ways to promote trade and economic relations between the two countries.
Earlier on his arrival, Nawaz Sharif was accorded a warm welcome. A contingent of Iranian armed forces presented guard of honour to the prime minister and national Anthems of both the countries were played on the occasion.
