Iran (IP)- In a telephone conversation, Iran and Pakistan Parliament speakers stressed the bilateral cooperation in political, economic, cultural, trade, and parliamentary sectors.

Iran Press/Iran news: The Speaker of the Senate of Pakistan Mohammad Sadeq Sanjarani spoke with Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf on Monday evening during a phone call.

Referring to the friendly and brotherly relations between the two countries, Qalibaf added: "The Islamic Republic of Pakistan, as a friendly and neighboring country, has a special place in the Islamic Republic of Iran's strategy and the development of relations between the two countries is very important."

Stressing the need for developing relations between the two countries' parliaments, Iran's Parliament speaker said: " Fortunately, the Iran-Pakistan Parliamentary Friendship Group has been established in Iran's parliament, which will help to strengthen the relations between the two countries in regional and international forums through bilateral consultation and cooperation."

Emphasizing the common and long border between Iran and Pakistan, Qalibaf added: "Border cooperation will have a special impact on improving the security of the two countries' borders."

Announcing readiness to develop political, economic, cultural, trade, and parliamentary cooperation, Qalibaf expressed hope for cooperation between the two countries in the fight against coronavirus, emphasizing the exchange of experiences between health and medical sectors.

Speaker of the Senate of Pakistan Mohammad Sadeq Sanjarani also emphasized on the continuation of talks and parliamentary consultations between the two countries, saying: "The unity between Islamic countries in international forums will have important effects in the international community."

Sanjarani described the comprehensive development of bilateral relations, including border and economic as one of his country's priorities.

He added: "Preventive measures and implementation of health instructions of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the fight against coronavirus are significant."

220

Read More:

Pakistan emphasizes developing relations with Iran

Pakistan appreciates Iran over Kashmir issue

Iran, Pakistan urge boosting cooperation on railroad transportation