Iran has clarified that its border with Pakistan remains open and that no restrictions have been imposed on the export of Iranian goods, including liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), to Pakistan.
Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam stated on X amid reports of a possible border closure, maintaining that Tehran had not restricted exports to its neighbouring country.
He said Iran’s borders with all neighbouring states remained open, adding that closing crossings with neighbouring countries, particularly Pakistan, would be neither practical nor beneficial to either side under the prevailing circumstances.
However, Moghadam pointed to changes in Pakistan’s E-Form procedure for imports from Iran, saying the revised process had left traders unable to dispatch goods across the border. He added that discussions were underway with Pakistani officials to resolve the issue.
The ambassador also cited reports that several hundred trucks carrying LPG had crossed from Iran through the Rimdan border into Gabd, Pakistan, but had remained there for weeks without being unloaded or cleared. He said the delay was creating further difficulties for cargo movement and disrupting the smooth flow of bilateral trade.
Emphasising the importance of economic ties, Moghadam said cross-border commerce was an essential component of agreements reached between the two countries at the highest levels and benefited both nations and their populations.
He added that Iran had made every possible effort to support bilateral trade and remained committed to working with Pakistani authorities to remove obstacles, facilitate the movement of goods and strengthen economic cooperation.