Pakistan's ambassador to Iran has expressed strong interest in utilizing Iran's automotive crash test center, describing it as a successful private sector venture and signaling readiness to sign a preliminary cooperation agreement.
Imran Ahmed Siddiqui made the remarks during a visit to the facility, which is operated by the Automotive Safety and Quality Testing Company (AQS). The ambassador toured the center's various sections and witnessed a mandatory frontal impact test conducted on a locally manufactured vehicle in the presence of Iran's National Standards Organization representative.
"We can begin this cooperation by drafting and signing a preliminary agreement," Siddiqui said. "We hope conditions will soon progress to allow us to provide the necessary infrastructure for expanding this partnership."
The ambassador discussed potential collaboration with Pakistani automakers and parts manufacturers, including proposals for webinars and online training sessions tailored to the Pakistani market.
The crash test center, launched last year with full private sector investment, is the largest and only facility of its kind in Iran. Saeed Tajik, Chairman of the Iran Quality and Standard Inspection Company, highlighted that the center was established to help reduce traffic fatalities and noted the high accident rates on Pakistan's roads as a shared concern.
Hesameddin Hallaj, Deputy for International Affairs at the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, described the visit as a timely opportunity and invited Pakistani businesses to attend Iran Expo 2026 in November, where they could further explore cooperation.
The visit comes as crash testing standards such as R 94, 95, and 34 have recently become mandatory in Pakistan, making Iran's testing capabilities increasingly relevant for Pakistani automakers seeking regional compliance.
