Oct 19, IFIF quoted from IRNA - Pakistan Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said Pakistan wants to promote trade relations with its regional countries, including Iran.

According to state media of Pakistan, the minister said, 'Pakistan and Iran are cooperating in many sectors including agriculture, industry and energy.'

The Minister also welcomed Iran's willingness to join China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and said CPEC is a landmark project, which will provide access to many countries to Central Asia.