UrduPoint News- Prime Minister�Shahid Khaqan Abbasi�Monday said that�Pakistan�and�Iran�should work together and make their utmost efforts for enhancing the bilateral trade to $5�billion�by 2021.

In a meeting with Foreign Minister of�Iran�Dr. Javad Zarif, who called on him here, the�prime minister�reaffirmed�Pakistan's desire to enhance mutually beneficial economic cooperation with�Iran�including bilateral trade, investments and commercial interaction.

During the meeting, both sides discussed efforts for strengthening of bilateral relations and issues related to peace and security in the region.�Prime Minister�Abbasi emphasized the need to deepen connectivity to harness benefits�from�regional economic integration.

He expressed his commitment to work to resolve the issues in implementation of Iran-Pakistan�GasPipeline Project including the financing of pipeline infrastructure and the scope of snap back clause.

The�prime minister�said that�Pakistan�was working towards realizing its vision of a peaceful and inter-connected region for shared�progress�and prosperity.

"We believe that a peaceful and stable�Afghanistan�is vital for economic�progress�of the region and�Pakistan�and�Iran�as the two neighbouring countries can make important contribution for achieving this objective," he remarked.

He also thanked the Iranian leadership for their steadfast support to the principled struggle of Kashmiris.? The Iranian foreign minister appreciated the increasing high level interaction between the two countries.

He said the mutual efforts of the two countries had resulted into enhanced economic and people-to-people interaction, which should be further strengthened. Dr. Zarif also appreciated�Pakistan's efforts for strengthening�border�management to prevent illegal cross�border�activities.

Dr Javad Zarif is visiting�Pakistan�from�March�11-13 for bilateral consultations with the foreign minister. During this�visit, he is also having interaction with relevant ministers and senior civil and military officials.