Published on, Aug. 19 -- August 19, 2025 10:47 AM

Pakistan and Iran have agreed to boost their agricultural trade volume to $3 billion within the next two years, marking a significant step towards stronger bilateral economic cooperation and food security.

The agreement was finalized in Tehran, where Pakistan's Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, led a high-level delegation and signed a joint declaration with Iranian officials.

During the talks, Pakistan successfully convinced Iran to import a major share of its rice requirements from Pakistan, ensuring a steady and reliable export market for Pakistani rice producers.

Furthermore, both sides addressed issues concerning the export of Pakistani...