Iran will be welcomed. This is a game changer now.

Great great - Welcome Iran --- A triangle is always good. We are with you.

Excellent! Wise leaders know how to capitalize on opportunities. Afghani people must also benefit from this great project irrespective of the fact what people in Kabul think.

Welcome. its never too late. we look forward for prosperity of our country as well as our neighbors.

Positive - Good sign Negative - You don't know if Iran comes with Indian lobby.

If Russia China Pakistan and Iran comes together on a road then where India will go.

This is a very interesting development, Iran is a far sighted country. If India has any sense instead of being jealous and arrogant it should work on finding a middle ground and become part of this new mega economic boom. South and Central Asia represents trillions of dollars of market and a market that will continue to grow for many many years.

It will be interesting to see how India will react to this.

@Indian Shia what happened to chabahar????

Pakistan at this juncture needs to foster deep ties with friendly countries counter to India's nefarious designs

This should be eye opener for Ashraf Ghani and specially all what he said about Chabahar in India, Iran should take a few steps backward from India and clearly mention that its relations with Pakistan are of more importance...CPEC is a game changer...

Welcome aboard!! This can be a game changer. Best of luck. I support you on this.

More states having economical stakes in CPEC can only mean resounding success of the project. We should let both Iran and Saudi Arabia , used CPEC to export their oil and gas to China which is the biggest energy market in the world with billion plus people.

Iran and Afghan both should be Part of this Economic Corridor.

Why Iran should not be a part of CPEC? They are not Afghans.

A great opportunity for Pakistan to change the status quo and take the lead in the Islamic word, with the help of Iran. I would trust Iranian partnership any day, over a pact with the Saudis.

Most Welcome.

@SAEED MASOOD game changer must be words of the week...dont get it anyhow so find new ones.

@SAEED MASOOD Still you don't understand world politics. Iran, Russia will never take steps away from india because of the $, and they already announced they will prefer india over pakistan.

No sir! Thanks.
We don't want another Kalbushan episode.
The trust is ruptured!!! And we're sorry about the trust deficit.
Mullah Mansoor also got hit on the way back from Iran.

Good news. The PM should accept this proposal. We must promote economic ties with Iran and leave behind the misgivings promoted by vested interests.

A step in the right direction!

@JQ India will rise. This is not zero sum game.

Good news for Pakistan all around...See political stability can do wonders...!!

@M. Malik ...A balanced and mature approach need to be devised as both these countries are our bosom friends. So far pakistan has exhibited neutrality and this is the right strategy.

Yes, there may be road transportation from Gwadar port to Chahrbahar ports after CPEC road system is complete. Iran should be welcomed to ship its products using CPEC road systems. After CPEC completion even India should be allowed to use it, provided India has resolved Kashmiri dispute with Pakistan. Similarly, all those central asian countries should be able to ship their proucts south through Afghanistan, than on to CPEC road systems to Gwadar port for export to middle east & european countries. Pakistan needs to formulate its policy as how to get more traffic flowing on the CPEC road as quickly as possible to generate more revenue, so it would be a only a highway for use of export of products from china to middle east through CPEC roads and Gwadar port. Pakistan should provide 5 year concession road use tarrif to Iran, Afghanistan and central asian countries. Think it through, plan it, announce it, promote it, market the plan, get more traffic and generate revenue. Keep it simple.

CPEC is a game changer for China... Not for Pakistan.

Hurray.

Great development,

@Akzis - Why are you Indians worried about it now when you always sermon us on economic development???

@JQ India should realise the fact, that its interest is best served by cultivating good relations with its neighbours and have excellent trade and economic cooperation for the prosperity of the people of the region.

Pls understand no one will change your fate, only you can...

@Bala ......'Rouhani said Iran considers Pakistan’s economic development as its own development. Both sides discussed opportunities for bilateral cooperation in the field of energy, especially oil, gas and electricity.' "The Iranian president said there is a need for defence cooperation between the two countries, as they have a history of cooperation in this regard. Pakistan's security is the security of Iran, he said."

Read carefully and with open mind what Iranian president is saying!

Where are all the indians saying pak is isolated etc. After that lil fiasco?. Oh where are you?

Warm Welcome!

China, Pakistan, Iran can RULE this part of the world. With Chinese products, Iranian oil and Gwadar port, the province of Baluchistan can be the industrial hub of Pakistan. Go for it Pakistan ! you will not get another chance like this one.

By all means Iran should be included to benefit from CPEC. Even India can be part of it if it changes belligerence against Kashmiris and Pakistan. Saber rattling by India is NOT conducive for peace.

Pakistan is slowly but surely coming into the driving seat and India will eventually be on the losing side. India needs to let go its bullying attitude towards Pakistan and should sit across the table to discuss all outstanding issues with Pakistan especially Indian Held Kashmir.

Well what happened to Indians claiming we will isolate Pakistan in the region. Everyone wants to have a piece of the pie. Its all about economics my Indian friends.

Time may distant us sometimes, but Brothers are always brothers...

Go for it NS, with this positive agenda we are behind our PM. It's not too late for Afghanistan to be a part of it, think positive and move Afghanistan ahead.

It is a good effort of PM in meeting the President of Iran in the sidelines of UNGA. Historically, Iran has been a tested friend in need. If not today Iran will become a core stake holder in CPEC tomorrow. The venues of potential trade expansions with Iran must be deliberated upon and agreements signed up sooner the better. Iran can not turn her back towards Pakistan because it is also not in their own overall interests. I had also suggested in a similar write up that our diplomatic circles can be mobilized to bring back our two brothers Iran and Saudi Arabia on a table to discuss peace and tranquility. Peace between the two nations will bring peace among all Muslim states. That is the need of the hour and shall help to set the direction of the misguided terrorists into a right direction.

Great News Ever - Must materialize pls

@ Masood what about saudis?

Faces the first test in the implementation IP gas pipeline

Well done we must joint hand with Iran and includes iran in CPEC to further boost this great project particularly sending Iranian oil to China through gawadar port and our civil and military establishment must thanks iran openly for its all in all support to Pakistan in this critical juncture of history particularly it's stand on kashmir

@Krishnan - What about them?

Pakistan loves Iran, true brothers forever!

I think Pakistan Iran China will be a good nexus in the face of India Afghanistan love bond. Especially when Saudi Arabia is no more a friend (awarding Modi to irritate Pakistan).

@Iqbal Aswani saudi is a friend

Iran's participation in CPEC will make the project even better. Basically Iran is the biggest beneficiary of this link as Iran would be pumping all of its oil and gas up stream to China. Being closest to the delivery point Gwader oil pipelines, Iran could build pipelines from Nar to Shiraz to Gwader and get rid of oil tankers.

We and Iran were and will always be together, we are bound by a relation India cannot understand! BTW I think Modi's policy is going in favor of Pakistan.....please continue..

P.s., Iran saw what was Chahbhar for and what is Gwader for and they definitely choose the right one!

@Observer Chabahar is for India, as India is the only country left behind.

I am delighted ! Welcome aboard Sir !

and India wants to isolate us back luck Modi

It should be in Pakistan's long term interests' to work with our neighbor Iran (religion aside!).

Pakistan needs Turkey, Iran and KSA to counter the isolation by US & India,

Very nice of the Iranian president to express his desire to join the CPEC. We should waste no time in thinking and thinking ....must accept the offer at the soonest and welcome Iran with open hands and mind. Very good opportunity indeed to have Iran on board and it would not be wise to ignore the offer....or treat the offer lightly as just an offer / desire.

Pakistan must and should invite and get her involved in this project. Instead looking to west we should have close ties with Iran, China and Russis.

We should accept this offer with open arms and work with Iran to develop Pakistan infrastructure badly lacking behind other South East Asian countries.

A friendly Pakistan is better for Iran than an unfriendly one. A friendly Pakistan will most likely stay neutral with Iran's conflict with the Saudis.

@Bala Then why do PM Nawaz Sharif and President Rouhani look happy shaking hands and are seen smiling?

so CIPEC?

Finalize what has been started with the original objective(s), keeping window of opportunity open for inclusion for potential participant(s) in future in line with the original objective(s). Unless and until full scope and objective of CPEC is made public, i.e., is it merely 'economic', as the second letter 'E' implies, or more than that and to what extent, only then time will determines its future dynamics. It is that 'unknown' at this point which is making many edgy, envious and/or jealous.

great development

I suspect Iran is primarily interested in connection of its highways from ChahBahar to Gawadar and using Gawadar. (of course also selling gas and electricity etc.)

That can also provide to Iran an alternate in case of gulf's closure by the USA!

We must be carful, rather very carful getting Iran formally in CPAC. Iranians are not dependable either.

Ofcourse they want to be a part of CPEC because India asked them to do so. India wants the benefits of CPEC to shift from Pakistan. Iran needs to realize India is just using them just like they used Russia.

Iran was trying for it since a while and everybody knew it, in relevant circles.

ChahBahar, still, is nothing more than a fancy fishing port.

Iran also need to have an access to Gawadar for economic reasons!

We should welcome those peaceful nations who can contribute and benefit Pakistan. Iran must in return also stop Kulboshan Yadev types of agents from using their soil against Pakistan and CPEC. Europeans and Americans should also be invited if possible so to give them a stake in the economic corridor. This is help the long term security.

Indians are not invited to the party of course. They have them selves to thank for that.

Yes, but with extreme caution after Indian spy and other incidents to defame Pakistan, Iran is also partner in isolating and defaming Pakistan. CPEC is Pak-China initiative and definitely all other FRIENDLY neighbors can benefit including Afghans

Now we need a Union and I believe the Turkish President is trying to create one with Turkey, Iran, China, Russia and the other stans around the area with the exception of Afghanistan and India. Go Turkey

Iran you are our neighbours and brothers

Hopefully Pakistan reply positively to this opporttunity and wont get influenced by any other muslim county

i think iran could/should be a part of CPEC somehow. it forces them to rethink their alliance with india, and promotes greater economic cooperation at a time when pakistans economy is due to get a lift from massive chinese investment.

Economic interdependence will bring peace in the region. Entrance of powerful Iran in CPEC will give win-win outcome.

CPEC is purely China - pakistan project why should Iran be a part of it. Iran is favouring India this way

@Harmony-1© Did you read the comment? Indians are not worried about it at all

@Eli after revolution Iran was always anti Pakistan

@ozzy .. We will see when it happens

Iran is more close to Pakistan than India. Pakistan more brother to Iran than India. Both are muslim countries.

Long Live Pakistan Iran Friendship

@Pakistani...exactly It all comes to economics...Wait and watch.

"Nawaz apprised Rouhani of Indian brutalities in held Kashmir" Thanks God, atleast some country stand with Pak over oppression of innocent kashmiris.

@kash CPEC it is

Saudis will not be happy!!

I can see nothing wrong in looking for trade .. But that doesn't mean Iran is becoming a foe of India..

Pakistan strengthen ties with Iran. Current fast growing changing dynamics of the region demands good terms with Iran. Iran economy will grow very strong in near future. Always remember Iran was first country to recognise Pakistan in 47.

Iran can also solve Kashmir issue

Iran you are more than welcomed to be a part of CPEC for the region's prosperity. Although Afghanistan has never been a sincere friend, we should also give them a chance to improve the conditions of everyday Afghanis through CPEC. China and Pakistan need to invite as many neighbouring countries as possible for CPEC. India should sadly be ignored for any share in CPEC because of its lies, hate and propaganda against Pakistan.

Please,Refuse.

It would be much much better for Iran to have good relations with Pakistan as Pakistan can act as a bridge between Saudi Arabia and Iran plus CPEC would bring much greater financial rewards for Iran than any financial deal with India. It would also be really really good for Pakistan and China to include Iran in CPEC. Pak-China friendship would benefit the entire region. India needs to stop acting as a bully to have any chance of any accommodation in CPEC.

Good news Iran,

@Jai Hind China's success is Pakistan's success.

Iran would be better friend than KSA or UAE.

Great.......

How come Iran has woken up suddenly so late,to the reality of CPEC?

@Junaid Shaw : Correctly pointed out that Iran is a far sighted country . That is why Iran invited India to be a part of Chabahar.

First ask Iran about RAW agent. Iran may want to sabotage CPEC.

@Talha .. For your sake, India isn't interested in CPEC at all

@Indian Shia , India may start thinking once Pakistan completes the IP pipeline

Missing point .. no discussion on IP pipeline.

Pakistan should include our friendly neighbor Iran in CPEC.

welcome iran ! let,s move together with china.

Great timing. Pakistan must welcome Iran, and capitalize on this opportunity to strengthen CPEC

@ Masood Hussain Because of the excellent adoption of the new realistic foreign policy by the Govt.of Pakistan,giving utmost importance to Iran's strategic and economic position as Pakistan's neighbour.It is equally pleasing to know that Iran has reciprocated well.

It's a pretty good move between two historic countries,meanwhile this decision will hurt gulf countries due to which there would be tense situation for pakistan.

be careful. iran plays both sides

Iran and Pakistan are close and brotherly nations and we should jointly fight terrorism. We are Muslims first and last. Pakistan should play a part in getting Saudi Arabia and Iran patch up.

Why does Iran even need this road ? What does Iran need from China that it can't get elsewhere already ?

'The Iranian president said there is a need for defence cooperation between the two countries, as they have a history of cooperation in this regard. Pakistan's security is the security of Iran, he said. '

Looks like chabbar port is fading. Iran saw Indian activities after Kubushan yadev was caught, now they want CPEC. Better deal.

I really hope and pray that this materializes.

Pakistan needs to act straight. Open up the borders with Iran, encourage cultural and education exchanges and normalize relationships. Having a solid partnership with Iran will benefit both and open up trade routes with Turkey.

@ Masood Hussain because they did not think that CPEC will materialize.

@Jai Hind Is this just a wishful thinking or do you have basis for such an opinion?

Welcome on board

Thanks and welcome to Iran, this is how a brotherly country reacts. Also offered us mutual cooperation in defence, now the game is changing in region.

Afghanistan should also to be invited for mutual benefits.

I wish India should also join this project, I appeals to Indian government not to oppose but to participate.

This time only iran and china are good friends of Pakistan.

@Syed - I agree 100%, they cannot be trusted PERIOD!!!

Great news! Our friend will keep us in loop!

@Harmony-1© Good news. Things are mving in the right direction. Well done, Mr. PM.

@ Masood Hussain Pakistanis seem too happy on a product is entirely executed by China and would be used by then for next 40 years. Yes, Pak can be benefitted with road connectivity but that also not sure if Pak will need to pay to use as No-one knows the terms in CPEC.

@Harmony-1© will Saudis also be invited to join.

NS! First do some work on IP gas line.....

It will be good for the region as well as India if Iran is allowed get in.

Another failure of India's current foreign policy.

Of course they do. They have money, oil and a good economy.

@Vimal;

Vadic philosophy is all about zero-sum-game.

Religious fanatics in both India and Pakistan are not going to like this.

Iran and Pakistan are brothers and Islam makes our relationship more strong

Iran can act as positive agent between Pakistan and India. India and Iran share good trust and friendship

First stop stabbing us in the back....

@ozzy Saudi is no one's friend ... its an arrogant super rich family and nothing else.

@Harmony-1© Oh my god, so many game changers for Pakistan !

It will be a good gesture .pak can easily overcome electricity shortage with iran help

@Sachin why rely on third party, india just needs to resove kashmir earnestly with pakistan, whether direct or third party, it's the same. It's kashmir.

@Jai Hind but for india it is a nightmare until UN kashmir plebiscite.

@Taimoor Khan that is the plan. China , pakistan, Central Asia to Russia and Europe, to Mid East and Africa, to South America. Economic traffic both ways. We will connect our friends Nepal, Sri Lanka, Mauritius and Bangladesh after Hasina has gone. Tariffs Pakistan earns will be phenominal just from transit.

China is the major oil customer of Iran.

Just think of the money Pakistan will earn while carrying Iranian oil to China! Amazing. We must welcome Iran immediately.

Iran is always welcomed.........

@Krishnan KSA already showned their interest In CPEC

@Krishnan KSA and Turkey already showned their interest In CPEC

Wow... just look at the timing of this development

Old tactics to push India and Japan to expedite their work and show seriousness on Chabahar.

@Harmony-1© Iran and Afghanistan should be welcomed with the warranty that there will be no direct or indirect involvement of India through both countries at any stage without Pakistan's approval.

it may really game changer for this region.India can't oppose after involvement of Iran otherwise it will affected Chahabarar project.Iran &China will get lot of gain both sides directly connected oil & gas pipe line and fulfil its requirements.After improving relation with Indo pak.India can import export through this

First,all d Pakistanis must understand that CPEC will not affect india's economic development anyway....& yes it will generate money for pak but for sure not a game changer as each pakistani thinks...its all CPEC not PCEC with a grate stake of china...

@Jamil Soomro, NEW YORK CITY one can appreciate fairly well your intelligence level when you mention some city perhaps you like to visit!

Weldone ! And congrats and interesting development now.

@Jai Hind jealousy at its peak

@Whatacountry I would certainly love to visit your city.What is the name of your city?

@Dr.Arshad You should know that Afghan people are with Pakistan.