Pakistan is pursuing diplomatic channels to ease tensions between the USA and Iran and finish the continuing navy standoff, International Workplace spokesperson Tahir Andrabi mentioned.
He additionally mentioned Islamabad was prepared to carry state-level talks with Afghanistan, supplied Kabul presents concrete proof of significant and efficient motion towards terrorism.
Talking on the weekly press briefing, Andrabi mentioned Pakistan remained satisfied that lasting options to regional disputes may solely be discovered by dialogue and diplomacy. He added that Islamabad would proceed working in direction of decreasing tensions by peaceable means.
The spokesperson mentioned Subject Marshal Asim Munir travelled to Iran on August 24 as a part of Pakistan’s diplomatic initiative. Through the go to, he held detailed talks with the Iranian management on measures to de-escalate the state of affairs and resolve the tensions.
Andrabi recalled that International Minister Ishaq Dar had additionally visited Tehran on August 14, the place talks centred on decreasing regional tensions, ending the navy standoff and resolving the dispute by negotiations.
Concerning Afghanistan, he mentioned Pakistan remained open to state-to-state engagement. Nevertheless, he made it clear that the Afghan interim authorities should exhibit with concrete proof that it’s taking efficient steps towards terrorist parts.
Commenting on remarks by India’s Chief of Defence Workers in regards to the assault on Karana Hills, Andrabi mentioned Pakistan’s strategic belongings had been totally protected and safe. He harassed that Islamabad wouldn’t compromise on their security beneath any circumstances.
The FO spokesperson dismissed statements from Indian officers as “Bollywood-style statements” and mentioned they held no significance. He additionally questioned why such claims had been being raised 16 to 18 months after the reported incident.
Andrabi additional introduced that Pakistan had assumed the chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) for a one-year time period and would host the organisation in 2027.
He mentioned Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had participated within the SCO summit in Bishkek and was scheduled to carry bilateral conferences on the sidelines of the gathering, together with a gathering with the Kyrgyz management.
