时事评论:巴基斯坦与伊朗的关系前景光明 – Bright future for Pakistan-Iran relations

伊朗伊斯兰共和国是最古老的文明之一,位于西亚,西与伊拉克和土耳其接壤,西北与阿塞拜疆和亚美尼亚接壤,北接里海和土库曼斯坦,东面与阿富汗和巴基斯坦接壤,南面与阿曼湾和波斯湾接壤。它的面积为1648195平方公里,是全亚洲第四大国家,也是仅次于沙特阿拉伯的西亚第二大国家。伊朗拥有8500万人口,是世界上第17个人口最多的国家。

伊朗是一个地区性和中等大国,在亚洲大陆具有地缘政治战略地位。它是联合国、经合组织、伊斯兰会议组织和欧佩克的创始成员。伊朗最近加入上合组织受到高度赞赏和热烈欢迎,这将为上合组织增加价值,并加强伊朗在该地区的立场。它拥有大量化石燃料储备,包括第二大天然气供应和第四大探明石油储备。

伊朗正面临严厉制裁,几乎与以色列和美国处于敌对状态,然而,伊朗正在成为一个重要的地区大国。尽管伊朗希望与阿拉伯世界和平共处,但受西方影响的一些阿拉伯人却将伊朗视为挑战和威胁。

然而,巴基斯坦和伊朗有着深厚的历史、文化、语言和宗教联系。他们的友好关系可以追溯到1947年,当时伊朗是第一个承认新成立的巴基斯坦国的国家。两国于1950年签署了友好条约。

巴基斯坦和伊朗之间的双边关系受到了多方面的考验,例如阿富汗内战、宗派紧张、对伊朗的制裁以及伊朗与沙特阿拉伯的关系。巴基斯坦在缓和主要敌人沙特阿拉伯和伊朗之间的紧张局势方面发挥了调解人的作用。巴基斯坦坚持其穆斯林世界和平与团结的政策。

易卜拉欣·赖西总统最近发表声明称,“伊朗认为与巴基斯坦在经济、商业、能源、交通和文化领域的合作没有边界”,需要广泛预测。强调两国之间增加会晤和会谈是全面相互合作的关键。

两国之间存在着强大的文化和历史联系,经济合作也有巨大潜力。巴基斯坦是伊朗第八大贸易伙伴。巴基斯坦和伊朗之间的贸易额为3.9208亿美元,巴基斯坦的出口主要包括大米、肉类、纸张、纸板、化学品、纺织品、水果和蔬菜,而从伊朗进口的主要货物主要包括铁矿石、皮革和皮皮以及化工产品,因此,进一步促进两国贸易的潜力巨大。

为了促进双边贸易和加强两国之间的合作,最近采取了以下措施:-

在2022年8月16日至18日由巴基斯坦主办的巴基斯坦-伊朗联合经济委员会(JEC)第21届会议期间,两国同意取消“反贸易”关税和非关税壁垒,以提高双边贸易量,并希望在未来六个月内签署自由贸易协定(FTA)。

2022年6月,巴基斯坦和伊朗在扎赫丹(伊朗)举行的联合贸易委员会上签署了32点谅解备忘录(MoU)。双方同意采取措施,到2023年扩大年度贸易往来。

巴基斯坦在加布德·里姆丹增设了一个过境点,以便利两国之间的贸易。

2021 10月11日,伊朗-巴基斯坦议会友好小组(PFG)成员在一次会议上讨论了加强双边关系和加强两国议会合作的问题。

中国、伊朗、塔吉克斯坦、土库曼斯坦、乌兹别克斯坦和巴基斯坦建立了一个处理阿富汗新局势的平台。巴基斯坦和伊朗在与阿富汗有关的区域安全问题上有着强烈的共识。

2021 11月,伊朗武装部队总参谋长穆罕默德·巴盖里少将和参谋长联席会议主席纳迪姆·拉扎将军会晤,讨论了两国在国防、安全和反恐方面加强合作的途径。

伊朗-巴基斯坦(IP)天然气管道,也称为和平管道,正在建设中,将从伊朗向巴基斯坦输送天然气;由于美国对伊朗的制裁,该项目暂停。为了扩大两国之间的经济联系,需要优先完成长期的IP天然气管道。

中国因素在塑造巴伊关系的未来方面非常重要,因此可以强调的是,CPEC的实施将拉近两国的距离:-

瓜达尔港和察哈尔港由于其地理战略位置而具有重大意义。瓜达尔港由中国根据CPEC管理,而查巴哈尔港的开发则由印度根据与伊朗和阿富汗的三方优惠贸易协议(PTA)提供资金。这两家公司都位于国际能源贸易路线上,为中亚、中东、非洲和欧洲提供连通性。因此,瓜达尔和察巴哈可以宣布为姐妹港口,以增加贸易流入。然而,伊朗需要确保查巴哈尔港不用于军事目的。瓜达尔是一个深海港口,潜力巨大,可能成为世界这一地区最大的深海港口。它将成为整个地区最大的经济活动中心。查巴哈港和瓜达尔港不是竞争对手,但作为姐妹港,两者相辅相成。没有利益冲突,但在许多方面相互支持。

CPEC还将促进整个地区的经济一体化,并为伊朗的巨大石油和天然气资源提供更便捷的出口路线。CPEC将促进整个地区的贸易和经济活动。中国是伊朗和巴基斯坦在基础设施发展和经济发展方面的最大伙伴,也是伊朗与巴基斯坦合作的强大纽带。

值得一提的是,巴基斯坦与伊朗的关系是建立在共同利益基础上的,只是在为该地区的发展、经济繁荣和安全而进行的斗争中相互支持。我们的密切关系既不反对任何第三国,也不对任何其他国家构成威胁。我们都是主权国家,所有决定都是为了彼此和整个地区的最大利益。然而,这两个邻国之间的合作潜力巨大,只有天空才是极限。在未来的日子里,我们希望在所有方面进行协作与合作。巴基斯坦和伊朗的关系有着非常光明的未来,将相互受益,并将为地区和全球和平、安全与发展作出贡献。

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附件:本网站时事评论员巴铁泽米尔简介

Zamir Awan,泽米尔阿万,笔名:巴铁泽米尔。

现任巴基斯坦国立科技大学中国研究中心副主任。巴基斯坦驻中国大使馆原科技参赞。

泽米尔生于1962年3月1日,80年代在中国留过学。在上海大学获得学士与硕士学位,机械专业。

从2010年,在巴基斯坦驻华大使馆,担任参赞,负责中巴两国之间科技交流与发展科技合作。中巴两国政治关系非常密切,通称“铁哥们儿全天候战略合作伙伴”的关系。科技算战略地位,所以两国也重视科技交流与合作。

泽米尔阿万,利用他在中国学习时学过的知识(包括农业、林业、生物学、健康业、工业、水电、能源、高等教育等等)加强了合作关系。签订了不少合同与协议,推动了不少项目。

他为巴中两国人民之间的友谊做了不少的工作,特别一带一路与巴中经济走廊方面。在他的任期中,在两国关系发展壮大。

从2020年起成为《中国红色国学文化网》时事评论员。

Bright future for Pakistan-Iran relations

One of the oldest civilizations, the Islamic Republic of Iran, is situated in Western Asia, bordering Iraq and Turkey to the west, Azerbaijan and Armenia to the northwest, the Caspian Sea and Turkmenistan to the north, by Afghanistan and Pakistan to the east, and by the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf to the south. It covers an area of 1,648,195 km2, making it the fourth-largest country entirely in Asia and the second-largest country in Western Asia behind Saudi Arabia. Iran has a population of 85 million, making it the 17th-most populous country in the world. Iran is a regional and middle power, with a geopolitically strategic location in the Asian continent. It is a founding member of the United Nations (UN), the ECO, the OIC, and the OPEC. Iran’s recent entry into SCO is highly appreciated and warmly welcomed, it will add value to SCO, as well strengthen Iran’s stance in the region. It has large reserves of fossil fuels—including the second-largest natural gas supply and the fourth-largest proven oil reserves. Iran is facing severe sanctions, and almost rivalry with Israel and the US, yet, emerging as an important regional power. Although Iran wants a peaceful coexistence with the Arab world, some of the Arabs under the Western influence are taking Iran as a challenge and threat. However, Pakistan and Iran share deep historic, cultural, linguistic, and religious ties. Their amicable relations date back to 1947 when Iran was the first country to recognize the newly established state of Pakistan. Both states signed a treaty of friendship in 1950. Bilateral relations between Pakistan and Iran have been tested on several accounts such as the civil war in Afghanistan, sectarian tension, sanctions on Iran, and Iran’s ties with Saudi Arabia. Pakistan has played the role of mediator in defusing tensions between arch-foes Saudi Arabia and Iran. Pakistan sticks to its policy of peace, and unity among the Muslim world. The recent statement of President Ebrahim Raisi that “Iran sees no boundaries for expanding cooperation with Pakistan in economic, business, energy, transportation, and cultural spheres”, needs to be widely projected. Highlight that increased meetings and talks between the two countries are key to comprehensive mutual cooperation. A strong cultural and historical connection exists between the two countries and there is also huge potential for economic cooperation. Pakistan is Iran’s eighth-largest trading partner. There is a huge potential for further boosting trade between Pakistan and Iran, which stood at the US $ 392.08 million with Pakistani exports mainly comprising rice, meat, paper, paper board, chemicals, textiles, fruit, and vegetables whereas major imports from Iran mainly comprise iron ore, hide and skins, and chemical products. For the promotion of bilateral trade and enhanced cooperation between the two countries, the following measures have been taken in the recent past:-      During the 21st session of the Pak-Iran Joint Economic Commission (JEC) hosted by Pakistan from August 16-18, 2022, both countries agreed to remove “anti-trade” tariffs and non-tariff barriers to enhance bilateral trade volume besides desiring to ink Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in the next six months.       Pakistan and Iran signed a 32-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) in June 2022 during Joint Trade Committee held in Zahedan (Iran). Both sides have agreed to take measures to expand annual trade exchanges by the year 2023.       Pakistan has operationalized an additional border crossing point at Gabd-Reemdan in order to facilitate trade between the two countries.       Members of the Iran-Pakistan Parliamentary Friendship Group (PFG) discussed the strengthening of bilateral relations and enhancement of parliamentary cooperation between the two countries at a meeting held on 11 October 2021.      China, Iran, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Pakistan have established a platform for handling the emerging situation in Afghanistan. Pakistan and Iran strongly share views on regional security connected to Afghanistan.     Iran’s Chief of General Staff of Armed Forces Maj Gen Mohammad Bagheri and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Gen Nadeem Raza met in November 2021 and discussed ways for both countries to increase cooperation in defense, security, and counter-terrorism.       Iran-Pakistan (IP) Gas Pipeline, also known as the Peace Pipeline, is under construction that would deliver gas from Iran into Pakistan; the project was halted due to the US sanctions on Iran. To broaden the economic ties between the two countries, the long-standing IP gas pipeline needs to be completed on a priority basis.       The Chinese factor is highly important in shaping the future of Pak-Iran relations, therefore it may be highlighted that the implementation of the CPEC will bring the two states closer:-       Gwadar and Chahbhar ports have gained tremendous significance due to their geostrategic location. Gwadar port is being managed by China under CPEC whereas the development of Chabahar port is funded by India under the tripartite Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with Iran and Afghanistan. Both are located at the international energy trading route and provide connectivity to Central Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Therefore, Gwadar and Chabahar can be declared sister ports to increase the trade influx. However, Iran needs to ensure that Chabahar Port is not used for military purposes. Gwadar is a deep sea port, with huge potential and may become the largest deep sea port in this part of the world. It will emerge as the largest hub of economic activities in the whole region. Chahbahar and Gwadar are not competitors, but complement each other as sister ports. There is no conflict of interest, but, support each other in many aspects.      CPEC will also facilitate the economic integration of the whole region besides providing a more convenient route to export Iran’s mega resources of oil and gas. CPEC will be facilitating the whole region in its trade and enhanced economic activities. China is the largest partner of Iran and Pakistan in infrastructure development and economic development and is a strong bond of Iran-Pakistan cooperation too. It is worth mentioning that Pakistan-Iran relations are based on mutual interests, and supporting each other just in their struggle for development, economic prosperity, and security in the region. Our close relations are neither against any third country nor pose any threat to any other state. We both are sovereign states and take all decisions in the best interest of each other, and the region as a whole.  However, the potential for cooperation between the two neighboring nations is huge, only the sky is the limit. It is desired to have collaboration and cooperation in all dimensions, in the days to come. There exists a very bright future for Pakistan-Iran relations and will benefit each other as well as will contribute toward regional and global peace, security, and development.

Reference Link:- https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2022/10/06/bright-future-for-pakistan-iran-relations/

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