Federal Minister Sheikh Rashid calls for promotion of Pakistan Iran trade via rail

Federal Minister Sheikh Rashid calls for promotion of Pakistan Iran trade via rail.

Railways Minister said this while talking to the Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Mohammad-Ali Hosseini.

The ambassador called on him in Islamabad today (Tuesday).

Federal Minister Sheikh Rashid

Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad said further steps will be taken to promote trade between Iran and Pakistan via rail.

The two sides discussed bilateral issues during the meeting.

Moreover, they agreed to improve measures to promote peace and brotherhood.

The Iranian Ambassador expressed desire to restart Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul container train.

He further said train will also promote tourism and freight services.

The Railways Minister invited a technical team from Iran to upgrade Quetta-Taftan section of the railway track.