Deputy Minister of Economic and Finance Affairs and the Managing Director, Foreign Investment Company of Iran Hassan Abghari called on the Minister for Finance and Revenue, Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh in Islamabad today (Friday).

They exchanged views on matters of common interests and reiterated resolve to promote economic and trade linkages between the two countries by building upon historical ties, geographical proximity, cultural affinities and economic commonalities.

The Finance Minister emphasized to find ways for furthering trade relations. He said the Pakistan Iran Investment Company can play a pivotal role in strengthening trade and investment between the two countries.

Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh briefed the Deputy Minister that Pakistan is pursuing a broad-based economic reform agenda to achieve export led growth and sustainable economic development.