By Yousaf Sasoli
NOKUNDI: Pakistan and Iran have agreed to enhance border trade, improve border management, and strengthen bilateral cooperation following a high-level meeting held at the Taftan border corridor, officials said.
The meeting brought together senior officials from both countries to discuss expanding legal cross-border trade, facilitating the movement of pilgrims, and addressing challenges faced by traders operating along the Pakistan-Iran border.
The Pakistani delegation was headed by Chagai Deputy Commissioner Jehanzeb Noor Shahwani, while the Iranian delegation was led by a senior border commander. Assistant Commissioner Taftan Naeem Qasim Shahwani and other officials from both sides also participated in the discussions.
Officials reviewed a wide range of issues related to border administration, including measures to prevent smuggling, improve the efficiency of border crossings, strengthen coordination on border fencing, and promote lawful commercial activities between the two countries.
Both sides agreed to adopt a coordinated strategy aimed at making Pakistan-Iran border trade more secure, transparent, and efficient. The joint approach is expected to facilitate legitimate business, improve customs coordination, and provide better services for traders, pilgrims, and residents of border communities.
The delegations emphasized that stronger cooperation on border security, legal trade, and cross-border connectivity would contribute to regional economic growth and reinforce long-standing bilateral ties between Pakistan and Iran.
At the conclusion of the meeting, officials reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining regular communication and continuing joint initiatives to expand Pakistan-Iran trade, enhance border security, and improve management of the Taftan crossing in the coming months.
