Iran says borders with Pakistan remain open, blames E-Form changes for trade disruption
Iran's ambassador says borders with Pakistan remain open and LPG exports face no limits, blaming E-Form changes while trucks sit uncleared at Gabd.
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Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam said on Sunday that Iran has not closed its borders with Pakistan and imposes no restrictions on exports, including liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). He blamed changes to Pakistan's E-Form procedure for disrupting trade, in a statement responding to reports of border closures.
Has Iran closed its borders with Pakistan?
No. Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam said Iran's borders with all its neighboring countries remain open and that closing them would be neither logical nor in the interests of either country, particularly Pakistan. He said no restrictions exist on Iranian exports, including LPG.
Why is trade between Iran and Pakistan disrupted?
Moghadam attributed the disruption in the movement of goods to changes in Pakistan's E-Form procedure for imports from Iran. He said the changes had effectively prevented traders from dispatching cargo from Iran to Pakistan.
Clarification Regarding Reports on the Closure of Iranian Borders to PakistanWith regard to reports concerning the closure of Iranian borders to Pakistan, I would like to clarify a few important points here:First, there are currently no restrictions on the Iranian side on the export of Iranian goods to Pakistan, including LPG.Iran's borders with all its neighboring countries remain open. Naturally and rationally, under the prevailing circumstances, it would be neither logical nor in the interests of either side for Iran to close its borders to its immediate neighbors, particularly brotherly Pakistan.Second, changes in the implementation of Pakistan's E-Form procedure for imports from Iran have created a situation in which traders are effectively and literally unable to dispatch cargo from Iran to Pakistan.Consultations with the Pakistani side are currently underway to address this issue.Third, according to reports, several hundred trucks carrying LPG have crossed the Rimdan border into Gabd on the Pakistani side. However, despite having remained there for several weeks, these trucks have yet to be unloaded or cleared, further complicating the movement of goods and the smooth flow of bilateral trade.Finally, I would like to emphasize that cross-border trade between Iran and Pakistan is an integral part of the bilateral agreements reached at the highest levels. It serves the mutual interests of both countries and their people.Iran has made every possible effort, leaving no stone unturned, to facilitate and promote this essential bilateral trade. We remain committed to continuing these efforts in close coordination with our Pakistani counterparts to overcome existing challenges, facilitate the movement of goods, and strengthen economic cooperation between our two brotherly countries.
— Reza Amiri Moghadam (@IranAmbPak) October 25, 2026
Consultations with Pakistani authorities are underway to resolve the issue, he added.
What is the status of the LPG trucks at the Gabd border?
The ambassador said several hundred trucks carrying LPG had crossed the Rimdan border into Gabd on the Pakistani side. The trucks have remained there for several weeks without being unloaded or cleared.
He said the situation had further complicated the movement of goods and disrupted the smooth flow of bilateral trade.
What did the ambassador say about Iran-Pakistan trade ties?
Moghadam said cross-border trade was an integral part of bilateral agreements reached at the highest levels and served the mutual interests of both countries and their people.
He said Iran had made every possible effort to facilitate and promote bilateral trade. Tehran remains committed to working closely with Pakistani counterparts to overcome existing challenges, ease the movement of goods and strengthen economic cooperation.
The clarification comes amid reports of disruptions in cross-border trade, particularly involving LPG consignments. The ambassador stressed that the issue stemmed from procedural difficulties rather than any decision by Iran to shut its borders to Pakistan.
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