Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has expressed the determination of Pakistan to strengthen its ties with Iran in all areas, including enhancing bilateral trade.

In an exclusive interview with an Iranian news agency on Wednesday, he welcomed cooperation between the two countries in energy and trade sectors.

The Minister emphasized on opening up more travel routes between Iran and Pakistan to facilitate trade and enhanced people-to-people exchange would definitely facilitate more trade between the two nations.

He said Iran should become part of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project.