Iran, Pakistan move to boost agricultural trade to $3 billion
Bilateral deal expands cooperation on food imports and exports amid closer political ties
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Iran and Pakistan have agreed to more than double the value of their agricultural trade, setting a target of $3 billion annually within the next two years, as both neighbors seek to deepen economic and political cooperation.
Iran’s Minister of Agriculture Jihad Gholamreza Nouri announced the plan following talks in Tehran with Pakistan’s Minister of National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain. Current trade in farm products between the two countries amounts to around $1.4 billion.
As part of the agreement, Pakistan will expand exports of corn feed, rice, and red meat to Iran. Nouri said Islamabad has committed to supplying at least 60% of Iran’s imported meat demand, reducing the country’s dependence on distant suppliers.
In return, Iran will scale up shipments of dairy products, nuts, vegetables, fruits, and other agricultural goods to Pakistan.
Officials stressed that importing from Pakistan will be both more cost-effective and logistically easier for Iran, which spends billions annually on sourcing meat and corn from Brazil.
Minister Hussain confirmed Pakistan’s readiness to increase agricultural exports to Iran over the next two years, calling the arrangement mutually beneficial and a step toward stronger regional food security.
The deal comes at a time when Tehran and Islamabad are pursuing closer cooperation to navigate regional challenges. During the meeting, Nouri also expressed gratitude for Pakistan’s political support during Iran’s 12-day conflict with Israel in June.
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