Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf has emphasized the need to further strengthen trade and inter-parliamentary cooperation between Pakistan and Iran.          

He was talking to Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan Dr. Reza Amiri Moghaddam  in Islamabad on Tuesday.

The Speaker said friendly ties between Pakistan and Iran are pivotal for regional peace and stability. 

While appreciating the hospitality extended by Iranian people and its government for facilitating Pakistani visitors in Iran, Raja Pervez Ashraf said Pakistan and Iran have vast opportunities of trade and economic cooperation.            

He expressed the confidence that the newly nominated Ambassador will work to give a new momentum to existing bilateral ties.

On the occasion, the Iranian Ambassador both countries should seize all possible economic opportunities to enhance the trade ties between them.

He strongly condemned the bomb blast in Khar, Bajaur Agency and expressed grief and condolences to the bereaved families.