Iran Ready To Finish Pakistan Gas Pipeline Before Due Time: Official

Islamabad, Feb 6, IRNA – Iran’s Vice President for International Affairs Ali Seedlou here on Monday voiced Iran’s readiness to complete gas pipeline to Pakistan before due time. Saeedlou, who is currently in Pakistan for a three-day visit, made the remark in a meeting with the country’s Finance Ministry officials. Referring to Iran’s 100-million-dollar assistance to Pakistan’s flood-stricken people, he said Iran’s road ministry is keen to cooperate with Pakistan in reconstructing devastated areas. Pointing to the upcoming visit to Pakistan of the Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, he said Tehran has no restrictions for expansion of ties with Islamabad./end