Iranian envoy, minister discuss trade cooperation

LAHORE:The Iranian Consul General Mehran Mowahid Far met Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce Chaudhry Shafay Husain and discussed cooperation between in agriculture, livestock, solar energy, agricultural equipment and other sectors. Mutual exchange of trade delegations was agreed upon. The Iranian Consul General congratulated Shafay on assuming the portfolio of Minister for Industries and Trade.

Chaudhry Shafay Hussain said that there is a wide scope for increasing cooperation between Punjab and Iran in various fields. Shafay said: “We want solar panel manufacturing factories to be set up in Punjab. Solar panels are being installed in Iran and cooperation between the two countries can be increased in the manufacturing of solar panels. There is a wide scope for investment in various sectors of Punjab.”The Iranian Consul General said that there is a strong relationship of friendship between Iran and Pakistan as several (MOUs were signed during the visit of the Iranian President. He said that the Punjab government is dynamic and has the passion to work for the well-being of people.