Pakistan urges enhanced media cooperation with Iran

Pervaiz Rashid made the remarks in a meeting with Ambassador of Iran Mehdi Honardoost in Islamabad on Tuesday.

He said that media can be an effective tool in promoting people to people contacts and to remove misconceptions between the two countries to build better understanding on matters of mutual interest.

The minister also said that Pakistan highly values its ties with Iran and considers it a close friend as both countries share a common history, religion, culture and heritage which binds the two countries in friendship and brotherhood.

Information Minister also emphasized the need for exchange of media delegations, so that both could learn from each other experiences and best practices.

During the meeting cooperation in the field of media, information and culture came under discussion.

The Minister and the Ambassador reiterated their resolve to further enhance bilateral ties between Iran and Pakistan for the mutual benefit of the people of both countries.

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