Iranian, Pakistani FMs Meet in Tehran

Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani who is visiting Iran along with Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani met with Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi on Sunday. Foreign Minister Salehi said that implementation of the recent agreements reached between Iran and Pakistan in the joint Iran-Pakistan economic commission in Islamabad is of prime importance, Iran's News Agency (IRNA) reported Monday. He said that finalizing Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline and transfer of gas through that the gas pipeline is very significant for both Tehran and Islamabad. Foreign Minister Salehi emphasized the need for boosting trade relations between both counties. Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani for her part said that it is necessary to follow up the already reached agreements between two countries. "Pakistan high-ranking officials emphasize the bilateral ties in different commercial, including cooperation with the banking system," she added.