Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar met Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, on the sidelines of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday.

“Underscoring the close fraternal relations between the two neighboring countries, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to further strengthen and deepen these ties, with particular focus on enhancing cooperation in the economic domain,” a statement from the Prime Minister Office said.

Kakar also said that steps including the recent inauguration of the Mand-Border border marketplace, would not only contribute to the economic uplift of the border areas but also showcase commitment from both sides to work for the betterment of the two peoples.

“The Prime Minister stressed the importance for both countries to leverage their unique geographical location to promote shared objectives of regional peace and prosperity, through greater trade and enhanced regional connectivity,” the statement added.

Kakar also said that President Raisi’s policy of ‘Neighborhood First’ was fully aligned with Pakistan’s vision for regional connectivity,

The caretaker prime minister is in New York for the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly. He will address the assembly and meet world leaders on the sidelines.