Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:38am on 24 Apr 2024,Wednesday International
The US cautioned Pakistan against engaging in trade with Iran during President Raisi's visit, citing the risk of sanctions. US State Department's Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel emphasized disrupting proliferation networks and weapons procurement. Patel highlighted entities supplying Pakistan's ballistic missile program from Belarus and China, like Minsk Wheel Tractor Plant. President Raisi's trip saw the signing of eight bilateral agreements, including a joint special economic zone. Both nations aim to bolster political, economic, and cultural ties. Raisi stressed elevating bilateral commerce to $10 billion within three to four years.
