Reza Amiri-Moghaddam, Iran's ambassador to Pakistan, has announced that hundreds of trucks carrying Iranian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) have been stranded at the border for weeks due to changes in Pakistan's administrative processes.
In a message on the social media platform X, the ambassador stated that there are no restrictions on Iranian exports to Pakistan and that Iran's borders with its neighbors remain open. He attributed the disruption to changes in Pakistan's import form issuance process.
According to the ambassador, several hundred trucks that entered Pakistan's Gabd region from the Rimdan border crossing have not been unloaded or cleared for weeks. He emphasized that consultations are ongoing with Pakistani officials to resolve the issue.
Amiri-Moghaddam stressed the importance of border trade for the mutual benefit of both countries and said Iran is ready to work with Pakistan to overcome the existing problems, facilitate the movement of goods, and strengthen economic cooperation.
He added, "Closing Pakistan's borders with Iran is neither a logical action nor in the interest of either side." This statement highlights Iran's concern over the impact of the stoppage on bilateral trade relations.
Border trade, particularly in the energy sector, is a crucial component of the economic relationship between Iran and Pakistan. Pakistan's border regions heavily rely on LPG imports from Iran for domestic and commercial use.
Source: Reza Amiri-Moghaddam, Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan
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