Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar addressed the Pakistan-Iran Business Forum in Islamabad on Sunday, in the presence of President of Iran Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian and the high-level accompanying delegation.

Reaffirming the deep-rooted brotherly ties between Pakistan and Iran, Ishaq Dar underscored Pakistan's commitment to enhancing economic cooperation and regional connectivity. He welcomed the positive momentum toward finalizing the Pakistan-Iran Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

He emphasised that economic diplomacy is a cornerstone of Pakistan's foreign policy. The Pak-Iran FTA and platforms like the Business Forum are vital for strengthening bilateral trade and promoting collaboration across key sectors, including energy, agriculture, manufacturing, and technology. He also highlighted the importance of deepening people-to-people linkages to ensure the shared prosperity of both countries.