US Signals Potential Sanctions on Pakistan Over Agreements with Iran

Washington ( NNP ) The United States has signaled to impose sanctions on Pakistan due to signing new agreements with Iran. During a press briefing in Washington, the Deputy Spokesman of the US Department of State, Vedant Patel, said that if there is progress in the new agreements between Pakistan and Iran, sanctions may be imposed. Those responsible for the agreement should be aware of the threat of sanctions. Seen under its foreign policy, suppliers face sanctions to prevent the proliferation and deterrence of weapons of mass destruction.

 

Similarly, on the question of Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi’s visit to Pakistan, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said that trade agreements with Iran may be at risk of sanctions, those considering trade agreements should be aware of the risk of possible sanctions. Advises, America is Pakistan’s largest export market and one of its major investors, America has also been a major investor in Pakistan for 20 years, so Pakistan’s economic success is in the interest of both countries. At this time, the United States is not evaluating possible sanctions, but we look forward to continuing our partnership.

 

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It is being told that Pakistan and Iran have signed memorandums of understanding in various fields, the signing ceremony of the memorandum of understanding of cooperation between Pakistan and Iran in various fields was held in Islamabad, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi attended the ceremony, during which the two countries signed memorandums of understanding in 8 areas, where the ratification of the Joint Economic Free Zone between Pakistan and Iran, MoU on judicial affairs in civil matters, Pakistan and Iran were signed. An agreement on security cooperation, veterinary and animal health agreements were also signed between Iran.

 

Apart from this, on the occasion of the visit of the President of Iran to Pakistan, the federal cabinet also approved 2 more MOVs. Sources say that Pakistan and Iran have decided on MOVs for cooperation in workforce and film and cinema. Separate summaries on circulation were approved by the federal cabinet, under which steps will be taken to exchange skilled manpower between the two countries, promoting joint cooperation for the welfare of workers under MoUs. Under the MoUs, establishment of workers welfare fund will be reviewed, expert delegation visits will be made to each other’s countries, film exchange and cinema operation MoU in both countries. There will also be joint production projects for films under the MoU, exchange of delegations to understand each other’s film industry, film weeks and other cultural events in Pakistan and Iran under the MoUs. will be held.