Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Mufti Abdul Shakoor has said Pakistan is keen to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Iran to boost religious tourism.
The minister informed an Iranian delegation, which met him in Makkah, that the MoU in that regard was being finalized, said a news release.
The delegation, which was led by Representative of the Supreme Leader in Hajj and Pilgrimage Affairs and Head of Iranian Pilgrims Syed Abdul Fattah Nawab also included Dr Hussani, Dr Ali Khayat and others.
The minister, in the meeting, said the MoU would also ensure optimum facilities for the pilgrims during their pilgrimage and stay.
Shakoor said Iran is the brotherly neighbouring country and its progress and prosperity is very dear to Pakistan.
