TEHRAN (Iran News) Upon his arrival at Islamabad International Airport early on Monday, Takht-Ravanchi and his accompanying delegation were welcomed by Nabi Shirazi, the chargé d’affaires of Iran’s Embassy in Islamabad, and Pakistani diplomats.

Deputy Foreign Minister of Pakistan Amna Baloch will lead Pakistani delegation in the talks.

Meeting with Foreign Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Ishaq Dar is on the agenda of Takht-Ravanchi’s visit to Islamabad.

The 12th round of bilateral political consultations between Iran and Pakistan was held in Tehran in 2023.

Earlier on November 9, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in a phone call with his Pakistan counterpart expressed Iran’s readiness to assist Pakistan in resolving ongoing tensions with Afghanistan.

Araghchi emphasized the significance of the longstanding and friendly ties between the two neighboring Muslim nations, highlighting Iran’s commitment to expanding cooperation across various sectors.

He voiced concerns regarding the current state of affairs between Afghanistan and Pakistan, underscoring the necessity for continued dialogue facilitated by influential regional countries to address differences and reduce tensions.

Deputy Foreign Minister of Pakistan Amna Baloch will lead Pakistani delegation in the talks.

Meeting with Foreign Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Ishaq Dar is on the agenda of Takht-Ravanchi’s visit to Islamabad.

The 12th round of bilateral political consultations between Iran and Pakistan was held in Tehran in 2023.

Earlier on November 9, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in a phone call with his Pakistan counterpart expressed Iran’s readiness to assist Pakistan in resolving ongoing tensions with Afghanistan.

Araghchi emphasized the significance of the longstanding and friendly ties between the two neighboring Muslim nations, highlighting Iran’s commitment to expanding cooperation across various sectors.

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TEHRAN (Iran News)  President Masoud Pezeshkian has met with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, in Islamabad.  

The meeting took place on Sunday morning, the second day of the Iranian president’s official visit to Pakistan.

They met at the hotel where Pezeshkian and his accompanying delegation are staying during their visit to Islamabad.

Senator Ishaq Dar welcomed Pezeshkian and his accompanying delegation, saying that the people and government of Pakistan are very happy with “this important” visit of the Iranian president to their country.

He also briefed President Pezeshkian on the latest developments in relations between the two countries, and consultations between Pakistani and Iranian officials.

Meetings with high-ranking Pakistani officials and signing several cooperation documents are on the agenda of the two-day visit of Pezeshkian trip to Pakistan.

They met at the hotel where Pezeshkian and his accompanying delegation are staying during their visit to Islamabad.

Senator Ishaq Dar welcomed Pezeshkian and his accompanying delegation, saying that the people and government of Pakistan are very happy with “this important” visit of the Iranian president to their country.

He also briefed President Pezeshkian on the latest developments in relations between the two countries, and consultations between Pakistani and Iranian officials.

Meetings with high-ranking Pakistani officials and signing several cooperation documents are on the agenda of the two-day visit of Pezeshkian trip to Pakistan.

They met at the hotel where Pezeshkian and his accompanying delegation are staying during their visit to Islamabad.

Senator Ishaq Dar welcomed Pezeshkian and his accompanying delegation, saying that the people and government of Pakistan are very happy with “this important” visit of the Iranian president to their country.”Pakistan foreign minister ”

He also briefed President Pezeshkian on the latest developments in relations between the two countries, and consultations between Pakistani and Iranian officials.

Meetings with high-ranking Pakistani officials and signing several cooperation documents are on the agenda of the two-day visit of Pezeshkian trip to Pakistan.

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TEHRAN (Iran News) Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi’s visit to Islamabad on Monday will help strengthen the existing ties and cooperation between the two neighbors.

In a statement on Sunday, the ministry said, “Pakistan and Iran enjoy close bilateral relations rooted in shared history, culture, and religion, and this high-level visit reflects the deep-rooted and strong relationship.”

The top Iranian diplomat will meet President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, the statement said, referring to Araqchi’s schedule upon arrival in Islamabad.

“The two sides will exchange views on regional and global developments,” the ministry added.

Araqchi left Tehran for Islamabad on Sunday.

Araqchi’s visit comes at a critical time: Pakistani envoy

Pakistan’s ambassador to Tehran also hailed Araqchi’s visit to Islamabad, saying Iran, as a key neighbor, always pursues interaction and consensus.

In an exclusive interview with IRNA on Sunday, Muhammad Mudassir Tipu said that the visit provides an opportunity for both neighboring countries to exchange views on international developments and bilateral cooperation.

Mudassir Tipu also praised “the constructive and wise approach of Iranian leaders for de-escalation and diplomatic resolution of South Asian issues,” while referring to the recent tensions between India and Pakistan over a deadly attack in Kashmir.

“Tehran and Islamabad have aligned positions for establishing peace in the region,” he noted, adding that Pakistan is aware of the geopolitical importance of the region and is ready for a transparent and impartial investigation into the attack.

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The Islamic Republic of Iran fights hard against drug smugglers and prevents them from entering the region, the commander of the Iranian border guards has said.

“We are pleased to hold the second joint border meeting of Iran and Pakistan since it affects the two countries’ relations, ” IRNA quoted Brigadier General Ahmad-Ali Goudarzi as saying.

He made the remarks in a meeting with Rear Admiral Imtiaz Ali, the director general of the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA).

The Iranian official said former joint meetings have had a significant impact on border security relations. “These meetings should continue to be held with the focus on improving maritime security and fighting drug trafficking, as the main objectives.”

The two countries share about 740 km and 204 km of land and sea borders, respectively. The stable security of the borders shows the good neighborly relations between Iran and Pakistan, Goudarzi noted.

Highlighting that the security of the Persian Gulf and the Oman Sea are of great importance to the regional countries, Goudarzi said over four thousand people have been martyred and some 12 thousand wounded in the fight against drug smuggling.

He went on to say that so far Iran has discovered more than 500 tons of narcotics in the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21). Over 15 tons of narcotic drugs have been discovered in the Sea of Oman.

To prevent drug trafficking, and illegal fishing, and ensure the safety of fishermen in the sea, the control of the sea borders should be enhanced by the two countries; joint patrols and maneuvers should be held, too, Goudarzi said.

Imtiaz Ali, for his part, said, “Fortunately, the sea borders of the two countries are calm and this is the result of coordination and understanding between the two countries.

Emphasizing the need to increase cooperation toward the management of sea borders, he said the Persian Gulf is of vital importance to the world that needs security. “So, we must secure stability in the region so that people can have a better life.”

Drug trafficking constitutes an important problem for Pakistan. “Our country is strongly against it and strictly deals with those engaged in drug smuggling,” he added.

Triangular Initiative 

On June 14, senior officials from Iran and Pakistan started a two-day meeting in Tehran to deepen counter-narcotics cooperation under the framework of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)-brokered Triangular Initiative.

The meeting was part of the series of gatherings foreseen by the Triangular Initiative and aimed at discussing existing drug trafficking threats, regional counter-narcotic strategies, and operational means to improve trilateral cooperation, according to the UNODC website.

The Triangular Initiative was launched in 2007 to strengthen cooperation in counter-narcotics law enforcement between the Islamic Republics of Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.

UNODC serves as its Secretariat; it facilitates the implementation of technical assistance and mobilizes financial support.

The initiative has so far helped to forge an unprecedented level of cooperation on drug control between the three countries.

Periodic meetings of experts and policy-makers have been facilitated by UNODC since 2007, building trust amongst the three countries’ anti-narcotics authorities.

At the operational level, a Joint Planning Cell has been established in Tehran for information and intelligence sharing and the implementation of joint operations targeting drug trafficking networks operating in the region.

The front line

Iran is known as the first station and the front line of dealing with all kinds of drugs due to its location on the European transit route of Afghan drugs.

The fight against narcotics is very expensive due to the complexity of the mafia level of this business, a cost that the Islamic Republic of Iran has been paying alone for years despite the support claims of the international community.

On average, more than 90 percent of opium discoveries, 27 percent of heroin discoveries, and 59 percent of morphine discoveries in the world are made by Iran, Mohsen Naziri Asl, Iran’s permanent representative to the United Nations in Vienna, has said.

some 716 tons of narcotics were discovered and seized in the past Iranian calendar year (March 2022-March 2023), he added.

The flow of narcotics into Iran has decreased by about 15 percent over the past four years, Eskandar Momeni, the secretary general of the anti-narcotics headquarters, has said.

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Qamar hoped that free trade will increase and taking the volume of bilateral trade to $4 billion after the two countries sign the FTA, adding that the current trade volume does not commensurate with its true potential.

He added that an agreement will be signed for promoting transit trade in the next three months, through which free economic zones will be established in the two countries.

The commerce minister was talking to media persons along with Iranian Minister for Roads and Urban Development Rostam Ghasemi after the 21st Session of Pak-Iran Joint Economic Commission (JEC) which was held here from August 16 to 18. Ghasemi along with a delegation of 57 dignitaries participated in the 21st Session of Pak-Iran JEC.

According to the details, APP’s Managing Director Akhtar Munir and the Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Syed Mohammad Ali Hosseini signed an agreement related to media co-operation.

The second agreement was on maritime cooperation which was signed by the representative of the Ministry of Defense from Pakistan and the Ministry of Maritime from Iran.

The third agreement was signed for the promotion of tourism, which was signed by representatives of the respective ministries of the two countries.

The fourth agreement was signed by the National museums of the two countries for the promotion of mutual cooperation.

Naveed Qamar said that under the FTA, both sides would negotiate to reduce tariffs and exchange trade lists in different sectors.

He informed that for the promotion of transit trade, it had been decided to establish six border markets, in which, the work on the establishment of three had already been started while work on the other three will also start soon.

The minister said that it was time for final agreements and practical work for which both the countries had agreed and added that national airlines of the two countries had also expressed their willingness to promote mutual cooperation.

“Since its inception in 1984, we are now holding the 21st Session of the JEC, which is a clear indication of the endeavors of both the countries to sustain and foster our economic relations”, he added, recalling that the JEC provides an institutional framework for a regular review of economic relations and identification of new opportunities for mutual cooperation.

Syed Naveed Qamar said that Pakistan placed Iran at a very high level of importance and appreciated its direction towards market-based reforms. “Pakistan looked to the Iranian market and Iranian investors as it offered a very friendly trade and investment environment in Special Economic and Industrials Zones under CPEC,” he added.

“I request the two sides to implement the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) in letter and spirit, and remove Tariff and Non-Tariff Barriers in order to boost trade volume between both countries” he said.

He emphasized that the five Years Strategic Trade Partnership Plan needed to be renewed for next five years (2022-2027) and both the sides were working in that regard in this 21st Session of JEC.

Talking to media persons, Iranian Minister for Roads and Urban Development, Rustam Ghasemi said that many fruitful discussions regarding many fields including energy and trade had been held between the two parties.

He pointed out that transport, trade and energy were very important for the economies of the two countries.

He informed that four different agreements that were signed included agreements on maritime cooperation, media, tourism and the national museums.

The first agreement for media cooperation was signed between Pakistan’s National News Agency, the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP), and Iran’s national news Agency, IRNA.

Meanwhile, National Food Security Minister Tariq Bashir Cheema said that Pakistan and Iran will soon begin bartering, under which Pakistan will get apples from Iran by sending them oranges.

During a meeting with Iranian Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Abbas Askarzada in Islamabad on Thursday, he said that the two countries will soon exchange lists of items which can be traded on a barter basis.

Cheema called for removing obstacles in bilateral trade between the countries, especially in the field of agriculture. “Relations between Pakistan and Iran are entering into a new era based on mutual benefits, and cooperation in the agriculture sector could ensure food security in the two countries,” he said.

The Iranian deputy minister agreed to the proposal and said that Iran is ready to increase cooperation with Pakistan in the agricultural sector. “Iran will meet the agricultural requirements of Pakistan and introduce its agricultural products in Iran,” he stated.

The two sides also discussed trading fertilizers, particularly urea, to meet local demand.

Meanwhile Iranian government has reportedly shared draft of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for export of 5000MW electricity to Pakistan.

The MoU is in continuation of the understanding reached during the visit of Minister for Power, Khurram Dastgir Khan to Tehran regarding export of electricity.

Earlier in a meeting with Iranian Minister for Roads and Urban Development Ghasemi here, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari underlined the need to fully utilize existing potential between Pakistan and Iran in energy, air links, and connectivity.

Bilawal expressed the hope that opening of new border crossing-points and establishment of border markets would improve livelihood and facilitate movement of people and goods.

The foreign minister expressed gratitude for Iran’s steadfast support on the Kashmir cause, particularly by the Iranian Supreme Leader.

He also highlighted fraternal ties between the two countries, rooted in shared history and cultural and linguistic affinities. He reaffirmed commitment to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in all areas of mutual interest.

Rostam Ghasemi, while thanking the foreign minister for receiving the delegation, remarked that the 21st session of the Pakistan-Iran Joint Economic Commission offers new avenues in expanding bilateral ties.

He concurred with the foreign minister on the need for fully exploring all opportunities and expressed readiness to work together for the mutual benefit of both the countries.

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Stating that the current level of Tehran-Islamabad relations is not in line with the diverse capacities of the two countries, the president added “We are ready to expand relations and increase exchanges and cooperation between the two countries, especially in the fields of energy and agriculture.”

Raisi pointed out that Tehran sees no obstacles and restrictions to expand relations with Pakistan, stating that regular holding of the Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation will pave the way to improve the level of relations between the two countries.

Expressing satisfaction over receiving Pakistani pilgrims in the holy shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad, the president stated, “Iran is the best friend of the neighboring countries in different situations.”

For his part, Sharif congratulated the government and the nation of Iran on the arrival of Eid al-Adha.

The Pakistani premier also sent his regards to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution and expressed gratitude to Iran for extinguishing fire in parts of Pakistan’s forests.

Sharif also appreciated Tehran’s warm hosting of the Pakistani pilgrims to Iran.

The Pakistani prime minister stated that the relations between Pakistan and Iran have continued for centuries beyond the neighborly relations, saying that Tehran and Islamabad are now enjoying brotherly ties.

Both countries belong to the same creed and religion and are part of the same family, Sharif said, adding, “I am grateful for Iran’s attention and efforts to expand relations with neighboring countries, including Pakistan.”

Emphasizing the need to hold the meeting of the joint commission for economic cooperation between the two countries as soon as possible, the Pakistani premier added that Islamabad is interested in expanding the exchange of goods and barter trade, as well as cooperation in the field of energy with Iran.

Concluding his part of the conversation, Sharif underscored that Islamabad seeks the return of peace and stability to Afghanistan and the improvement of the living conditions of the people of this country, as well as providing the ground for the return of Afghan refugees to their own country.

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On Wednesday a trade webinar was held on reviewing the potentials for trade between Iran and Pakistan where the participants explored ways for boosting economic cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad. Restoring the mechanism of bartering goods, resolving banking problems, pursuing the problems of the trucks at the Mirjaveh border crossing and signing the free trade between the two countries were of the major topics which were discussed during the webinar.

Addressing the webinar, Shafei pointed to the reopening of Mirjaveh border crossing for the shuttle of traders and students and said this act is a positive sign for resumption of activities between the two states and developing economic cooperation.

He noted that despite existing capacities and good economic cooperation, the trade between the two states is below expectation and is not satisfactory. He added that share of each country from the other side’s economy is hardly 2 to 3 percent and it needs more serious actions from both countries either  from the state or private sectors for materializing their set targets for bilateral trade.

Shafei said Iran’s joining to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has increased the opportunities for cooperation between Iran and Pakistan and called it the double incentive which should not be missed.

He said Pakistan is an influential country in the SCO that Iran seeks using more from this capacity for increasing its interactions and economic cooperation. He added that although there are great potentials for bilateral cooperation between these two countries, everybody are well aware of the existing problems and it needs finding solutions for them.

Shafei then pointed to some major obstacles like the lack of banking and brokerage avenues between the two states, tariff problems, not fully implementing the preferential agreement and also bans on imports and exports.

He reiterated that despite sanctions Iran has been able to keep its cooperation with most countries and sanctions have not caused any problem for these co-operations, adding however these obstacles in countries like Pakistan can be minimized through cooperation of the related officials.

He also criticized imposition of high tariffs by both countries in some cases and lack of full implementation of preferential trade between the two states are of the other major obstacles in way of increasing cooperation, noting that signing free trade agreement between Iran and Pakistan and creating a stable trade in the regulations and refraining from imposition of bans by the both countries on the items agreed items can remove many hurdles.

Shafei also called for accelerating the signing of the agreement for the launch of arbitration committee between Iran’s Chamber and Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and called for its signing during the ninth trade committee of the two countries for arbitration at the time of the dispute between traders of the two states.

Then Head of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Mr. Nasser Hayatt Maggo, for his part, said Iran’s membership in the SCO is an important opportunity for defining new economic cooperation. He said the highest level of good relations of Pakistan with other countries indicate readiness of the country for expansion of economic cooperation with all countries, admitting the current trade volume of Iran and Pakistan is not in acceptable level. He said unfortunately sanctions on Iran have hurt markets of both Iran and Pakistan and many capacities have remained untapped, expressing hope with the removal of sanctions, most problems would be solved.

He added that three border markets are active, adding that God willing six more border markets will be inaugurated soon and due to the current condition in Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan can have a win-win relation.

He said Pakistan has recently joined the TIR Convention and it has created opportunity for expansion of cooperation in the fields of economy and transit, reiterating that the current trade capacities of Iran and Pakistan are even enough to increase their bilateral trade t $5b per year.

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In the meeting, Mr. Qureshi pointed to the significant role of parliaments in boosting mutual relations and said the parliamentary relation does always have an important role in reinforcing bilateral cooperation, and taking advantage of this capacity is necessary for enhancing the bilateral relations in the other fields.

He expressed hope that with the progress of the relation in political and parliamentary fields, both countries would witness improvement in their economic relations.

He then pointed to holding the joint economic commission of the two states, saying that in the economic sphere, Pakistan strives to define the priorities for cooperation and investment in the Chabahar Free Zone by the exchange of information and cooperation of private sectors of both countries.

Qureshi also expressed his satisfaction with the existing capacity of the Chabahar project, saying that by easing solutions regarding the arrival of Pakistani tradesmen, abundant economic opportunities will be provided for Pakistan and Iranians as well as the Central Asian countries.

He then called for launching a joint special industrial and trade zone between Iran and Pakistan, adding that next month, he will visit the Mirjaveh border area and he will check issues related to Pakistan in this area.

The Pakistani diplomat also pointed to the efforts of his country for continuing cooperation and called for improving the bilateral cooperation in economic, trade, medical, scientific, and technology fields as well as the exchange of students.

He concluded his words by emphasizing the role of border markets of both countries for securing peace and trade.

Meanwhile representative of Zahedan constituency to Majlis Mr. Maleki, for his part, expressed his gratitude for the inauguration of Rimdan border market, saying that he expects the next step to be the inauguration of the Pishin-Mand market.

He then pointed to the historical, cultural, and trade commonalities between the two nations and the existing economic capacities of the two countries and stipulated that Iran and Pakistan have high capabilities for boosting cooperation in different fields like rail lines, launching the border markets, imports and exports of agro products, exchange of scientific and technical information and energy, and expressed hope due to this historical and cultural closeness, both countries would witness better and deep cooperation under the high political levels like Iran’s Majlis cooperation.

Maleki also pointed to the positive approach of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan during his recent visit to Tehran for signing MoU for cooperation and termed this decision as to the sign of the determination of the Pakistan government.

He also expressed his dissatisfaction with the low trade balance between the two countries and called for using all economic and trade levers as well as the operationalization of the signed agreements during the recent meeting of the joint economic commission.

Maleki also said the cooperation between Iran and Pakistan in the implementation of Chabahar Port is an exceptional opportunity for both countries and the regional states for improving the economic relations and emphasized that due to the abundant economic and economic capacities of Chabahar Port, the amount of joint investment in the region should enhance.

Then he pointed to the Kuhak region (a village in Bam Pasht District, Saravan County, Sistan, and Baluchestan Province of Iran) and said since Iran recognizes it, it is expected the Pakistan government to recognize it officially, too.

Maleki then thanked Pakistan government over the release of two abducted Iranian border guards and called for boosting political and parliamentary ties.

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TEHRAN- Pakistan Ambassador to Tehran Rahim Hayat Qureshi on Wednesday met Head of Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) Masoud Khansari and during the meeting the Pakistani diplomat announced that four markets will be launched at the joint border points in the upcoming weeks.

According to reports, in the meeting Pakistan Ambassador Hayat Qureshi said that direct talks between private sectors of Iran and Pakistan are currently underway with the initiative of TCCIMA and this will lead to serious developments in bilateral economic relations of both countries, adding that in the upcoming weeks four new joint border markets will open.

Hayat Qureshi who has recently started his work as Pakistan Envoy to Tehran emphasized the significance of boosting bilateral economic relations and added that during Iran Foreign Minister Muhammad Javad Zarif’s recent visit to Islamabad and his meeting with Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and other Pakistani officials, expansion of bilateral ties was one of the main topics of talks.

He also pointed to the strategic and geographical position of Iran in the region and the opportunities which will happen in the near future, adding that chambers of commerce of both countries as the executive arms of private sectors will have important role on course to developing bilateral relations.

He also expressed his gratitude over holding specialized trade webinars by TCCIMA and announced opening of four new joint border markets in upcoming weeks, adding that the new joint border terminal of Iran and Pakistan is to open this week with presence of officials of both countries which can help the trade volume of both countries to increase significantly.

Meanwhile, Head of TICCMA Mr. Khansari, for his part, pointed to the amicable and good relations of both countries in the past and in different periods, adding that despite having good relations, the economic relation of both states has not been satisfactory despite their good economic capacities and it has not been as good as their cultural ties. He then notified that private sector can play its role in expansion of bilateral economic relations more than ever.

Khansari also pointed to the visit of TCCIMA delegation to the cities of Lahore and Karachi in Pakistan  and expressed hope that after containment of coronavirus and return of normal life to the world, the exchange of delegations between Iran and Pakistan would resume.

He also pointed to the actions of the international affairs department of TCCIMA at least in the past year for improving trade relations with neighboring states and said both sides through cooperation of chamber of commerce and Pakistan Embassy and Iranian Counsellors can identify the problems and weaknesses and find the proper solutions for the woes.

In recent weeks, TCCIMA in collaboration with chamber of commerce of city of Lahore has held a webinar for boosting economic relations and this week TCCIMA is to hold another joint trade webinar and this time in collaboration with chamber of commerce of the city of Karachi.

Also in the meeting, head of international affairs department of TCCIMA Mr. Hesamuddin Hallaj, for his part, called for a joint workgroup between TCCIMA and Pakistan Embassy and holding regular monthly meetings for removing hurdles in way of developing cooperation between Iran and Pakistan.

He said re-export of goods that both sides have slapped ban on their imports despite their preferential trade agreement can be a practical solution for resolving the problem of not implementing the agreement.

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