Iranian and Pakistani Leaders Discuss Unified Currency and Regional Cooperation
Tehran, The Gulf Observer: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the importance of strengthening economic ties among Islamic nations, including the establishment of a unified currency, during a meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 11th summit of the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation in Cairo.
President Pezeshkian called for utilizing shared market capacities among Islamic countries, highlighting the urgency of economic solidarity in current global conditions. He described the relationship between Iran and Pakistan as “friendly and brotherly” and underscored the need to enhance bilateral interactions. He also advocated for transforming their joint borders into zones of peace and friendship, combating terrorism, and expanding collaboration in the energy sector.
Prime Minister Sharif endorsed President Pezeshkian’s proposal for a unified currency and the development of shared markets, emphasizing their potential to strengthen the Islamic world’s economic position. He also condemned the actions of the Zionist regime against Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, as well as violations of Iranian sovereignty.
Sharif stressed the importance of cooperation and synergy among Islamic nations to address common challenges and threats.
During the meeting, both leaders discussed the long-delayed Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline, also known as the Peace Pipeline. They agreed to direct their respective ministers to identify and address obstacles hindering the project’s implementation, aiming to expedite its completion.
The discussions between Pezeshkian and Sharif reflected a shared commitment to fostering greater collaboration within the Islamic world. By enhancing economic integration and advancing critical energy projects, the two nations aim to set a foundation for broader regional stability and prosperity.
