Islamabad, November 7, 2025: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Dr. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, on Friday and discussed ways to enhance bilateral trade, economic cooperation, and regional development, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office.
Pakistan and Iran, which have occasionally faced tensions over security concerns along their shared border, have agreed to raise their bilateral trade volume to $10 billion, up from the current level of around $3 billion.
The two neighbouring countries have in recent months signed several agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs) aimed at expanding cooperation across multiple sectors, including energy, trade, and border management.
During the meeting, PM Shehbaz reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening ties with Iran and promoting peace and progress across the Muslim world.
“Pakistan and Iran share the resolve for global peace, prosperity, and positive cooperation. We are determined to work together in cohesion for the collective good of the Muslim Ummah,” the prime minister said, as quoted by his office.
He added that Pakistan was eager to deepen cooperation in areas of mutual interest, particularly economic development and trade enhancement.
Speaker Ghalibaf expressed gratitude to the government and people of Pakistan for their support during the Iran-Israel conflict in June, saying the gesture was “deeply appreciated and cherished by the Iranian nation.”
“Iran and Pakistan firmly believe in the unity of the Muslim Ummah and in the message of global peace,” Ghalibaf said.
He also thanked National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq for fostering robust parliamentary cooperation between the two countries and expressed Iran’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral engagement through parliamentary and institutional exchanges.
