Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani and Iran’s first Vice President Mohammad Reza Rahimi agreed on Monday to expedite the gas pipeline and 1,000 MW electricity projects.
The prime minister held a delegation-level meeting with the Iranian first vice president during which the PM asked the interior ministers of both the countries to meet frequently to sort out security related issues.
Iran said it would soon convey its decision regarding the setting up of consulate by Pakistan in Bandar Abbas and opening of a cultural centre in Tehran. Both sides emphasised enhanced people to people contacts between the two countries.
Iran expressed its desire to enhance bilateral relations between the two countries and agreed to declare Multan and Gilan as sister cities.
The prime minister thanked Iran for its help for the flood affected people by providing 100 million dollars.
