Iran and Pakistan have agreed to open a new border crossing to enhance trade cooperation between the two neighboring countries. The decision was announced following a meeting in Rawalpindi between Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Iran’s Interior Minister Iskandar Momeni. The discussions covered bilateral relations, mutual interests, regional and border security, and effective management of their shared frontier.

During the meeting, both sides pledged to strengthen collaboration in regional security and border management. Momeni stated that the new crossing aims to facilitate trade and that both countries have set an initial goal to increase bilateral trade from about three billion to ten billion dollars. He emphasized that achieving this target will require significant investment in border infrastructure.

Momeni also praised Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts in easing regional tensions and promoting peace. Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to closer coordination and operational cooperation to ensure regional stability and shared prosperity. During his Islamabad visit, Momeni also met with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.