Pakistan and Iran will open doors in research and agriculture.

Pakistan’s commitment to achieving the $10 billion bilateral trade target with Iran was reiterated by Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain on Tuesday. The partnership is expected to enhance both countries’ economic ties and promote regional food stability.

According to a news release from the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, the minister met with Reza Amiri Moqaddam, the Iranian ambassador to Pakistan, and they talked about ways to increase commerce, food security, and agricultural cooperation between Iran and Pakistan.

Additionally, Rana Tanveer emphasized that Pakistan’s agricultural products—such as rice, maize, and fodder—are of superior quality and are located closer to Iran, making them an affordable substitute for imports from far-off markets like Brazil and Australia.

The minister emphasized that Pakistan is ready to creative collaborations that support sustainable agricultural practices and praised Iran’s intention to deepen agricultural ties. He also welcomed the suggestion for extraterritorial growing on Pakistani soil.

“Such initiatives would help both countries cope with the impacts of climate change and contribute to regional food security,” he said. He was certain that further economic integration, increased food security, and increased agricultural output would result from Pakistan and Iran’s continued cooperation.

In order to advance sustainable agricultural development and regional prosperity, both parties reaffirmed their dedication to cooperating in an amicable and mutually beneficial manner.

Rana Tanveer Hussain received an invitation from Iran’s Minister of Agriculture Jihad to attend the upcoming ECO Summit on February 17, 2026, according to the Iranian Ambassador. Additionally, the ambassador emphasized the possibilities for bilateral cooperation in cattle, agriculture, and food processing and conveyed Iran’s strong interest in growing agricultural commerce with Pakistan.

Iran plans to buy 350,000 livestock from Pakistan, the ambassador said during the session, adding that the purchase arrangements are anticipated to be finished soon. The ambassador also expressed pleasure with the progress achieved on rice export agreements.

He went on to say that Iran is prepared to import maize and fodder in whatever amount Pakistan can supply, and that wheat imports from Pakistan have already started. He added that in order to strengthen agricultural relations and complete cooperative projects, the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture Jihad is eager to welcome a follow-up mission from Pakistan.