“Pakistan, Iran push trade ties during Tehran talks Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Saturday for an unannounced visit, holding talks with his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni. Border trade featured prominently in the discussions, with both sides agreeing to ease procedures and boost cross-border activity, including transit and the exchange of goods, Momeni told Mehr News Agency. Officials also discussed the possibility of opening new crossing points. Momeni said Tehran and Islamabad share “a very positive view of each other” and will continue to “expand economic and trade relations in addition to developing political and fraternal relations”. The visit comes as Pakistan maintains its role as a mediator between Washington and Tehran, though negotiations remain stalled with little sign of either side shifting its position.
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