Iran gas pipeline project to be completed in a year, says Abbasi
- November 28, 2013, 6:19 pm
- National News
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ISLAMABAD, Nov 28 (Online): Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said Pakistan would find an opportunity to complete the proposed Iran gas pipeline project within a year.
While talking to a private news channel, the minister said, “I think trade restrictions against Iran would be lifted, following an agreement between Iran and world powers.â€
He said Pakistan had intensified its efforts to materialise the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project.
Khaqan said that the present situation seemed appropriate for carrying out the proposed Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project, following a deal on Tehran's nuclear programme between Iran and world powers. The minister added that he is scheduled to hold a meeting with his Iranian counterpart next month.