Iran-Pakistan trade could top $20b in five years: MP
Sadeq Dehqan
Staff Writer
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He said: Most of the residents on the border areas of the two countries are Baloch people who live in Baluchestan of Iran and Balochistan of Pakistan.
“Thanks to their family relations, the border residents have established economic ties for many years and have close relations and cooperation with each other. When such strong relations are established between the peoples, the border dwellers themselves are the best ones to guard stable and tension-free security.”
He also said: “The barter of goods on the border of Iran and Pakistan is extremely important, and the government should respect the traditional barter system that was formed in the past and help its development.”
Referring to the necessity of strengthening the border markets, Fazeli said: Currently, three markets, called Rimdan, Pishin, and Kouhak, are active on the borders, but their activities are not sufficient to meet the needs of the society. Three other border markets will be launched soon, which will help strengthen the exchange of products.
“In Sistan and Baluchestan Province, for many years, there was only Mirjaveh Customs Office, he said, adding, “Given the 920km border of Sistan and Baluchestan Province with Pakistan, at least six more customs offices are needed.”
The Rimdan and Pishin customs offices have officially started work, and are expected to involve in barter system, the MP concluded.