Pakistan, Iran vow to expedite gas pipeline project

TEHRAN : Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani and Iranian Vice President Mohammad Reza Rahimi Monday agreed to expedite

Published September 12, 2011 Updated September 12, 2011 07:08pm

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The Prime Minister held an exclusive and a delegation-level meeting with the Iranian First Vice President during which the Prime Minister asked the Interior Ministers of the both the countries to meet frequently to sort out security related issues.

Iran said it would soon convey its decision regarding the setting up of Consulate by Pakistan in Bandar Abbas and opening of a Cultural Centre in Tehran. Both sides emphasised for enhanced people to people contacts between the two countries.

Iran expressed its desire to enhance bilateral relations between the two countries and agreed to declare Multan and Gilan as sister cities.

The Prime Minister thanked Iran for its help for the flood affected people by providing 100 million dollars.

The Iranian side also gave priority to trade and would also import vegetables, fruits from Pakistan.

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