News - Middle East: Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says Iran and Pakistan have “inseparable” bonds and are determined to bolster their relations in different fields at all levels.

Raeisi made the remarks in a joint press conference with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Monday.
He said Iran and Pakistan should make use of their great capacities to serve the interests of the two states and nations, adding that both sides agreed to improve relations in the economic, political, commercial and cultural fields.
He emphasized that Tehran and Islamabad share the same stance on fighting terrorism, insecurity, organized crimes and illicit drugs.
The two countries’ key focus is on strengthening bilateral, regional and international cooperation with the purpose of defending human rights, the Iranian chief executive stated.
He pointed to the “unacceptable” level of trade and economic relations between the two countries and expressed both sides’ determination to increase exchanges to $10 billion.
Raeisi noted that the Iranian nation has succeeded in turning cruel Western sanctions into an opportunity for the country’s development and added that Tehran is ready to transfer its experience in the fields of science and technology, transportation and transit to Islamabad.