Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran Dr Raza Amiri Maghdam met with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and President Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) Muhammad Nawaz Sharif in Lahore on Friday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

Matters of mutual interest, trade, cultural, economic and social relations were discussed in the meeting.

The meeting agreed in principle on the proposal to change the Pak-Iran border of security to border of economy.

Cooperation between Iran and Punjab in agriculture, livestock and other sectors were also reviewed.

Iran agreed to increase the import of meat from Punjab from 40 percent to 70 percent.

Commercial role of Punjab in the agreement to increase mutual trade between Pakistan and Iran to $10 billion were discussed in detail.

In the meeting, various proposals were also considered for the promotion of Persian language in Punjab.

Iranian Ambassador Dr. Raza Amiri Maghdam presented a written invitation to Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif to visit Iran.

Ambassador of Iran Dr. Raza Amiri Maghdam invited President PML-N Muhammad Nawaz Sharif to visit Iran.

Pakistan Muslim League-N President Muhammad Nawaz Sharif recalled his visit to Iran in the meeting.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and President PML-N Muhammad Nawaz Sharif expressed grief over the martyrdom of Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi.

On the occasion, Nawaz Sharif said that on martyrdom of Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi and his companions, we feel the pain of the people of Iran from the heart.

Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz said that the meeting with Shaheed Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi was memorable, his personality was impressive.

She said that in a one-on-one meeting with Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi, there was a beneficial discussion on the promotion of trade and cultural relations.

Iranian Ambassador Dr. Raza Amiri Mughdam said we are grateful to Pakistan and the Pakistani people paid their full right to friendship.

Martyred Iranian President Ibrahim Raisani wanted to meet Nawaz Sharif, but could not meet due to his visit to China, said Iranian Ambassador.

Pakistan has a very special importance for Iran, Iranian Ambassador further said.

Iranian Ambassador said that agreements and MoUs signed during the visit of President Ibrahim Raisani will continue.

The Iranian Ambassador also congratulated Maryam Nawaz Sharif for successfully completing 100 days as the woman Chief Minister of Punjab.

The Iranian ambassador appreciated the people-friendly initiatives of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif thanked the Iranian ambassador.

Further increase the cultural links between the twin cities of Isfahan, Mashhad and Lahore was agreed.

Reporter: Rao Dilshad Hussain