Islamabad:
Iran is trying to calm the elaboration tensions between Pakistan and India, since its president spoke so much with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Narendra Modi.
Iranian Foreign Minister spoke on Friday with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ishaq Dar, and offered the good offices of his country to seek the reduction of tensions reduction.
“India and Pakistan are fraternal neighbors of Iran, who enjoy the relationships rooted in centenary cultural and civilizational links. Like other neighbors, we consider them our main priority,” said Iran Foreign Minister, that Abas Araghchi wrote in X after speaking with giving.
He added: “Tehran is ready to use their good offices in Islamabad and New Delhi to forge greater understanding at this difficult moment, in line with the spirit taught by the Persian poet Saadi:” Human beings are members of a whole; In the creation of an essence and soul; If a member is inflicted with pain; Other restless members will remain. “
On Saturday, Iranian President, Dr. Masoud fishshkian, spoke with the Pakistani prime ministers with focus on the diffusion tension. “I talked to my brother, Dr. Masoud fishshkian, president of Iran tonight, to express my deep shock for the tragic explosion in Shahid Rajaee Port, Bandar Abbas. He expressed solidarity with Iran for the loss of precious lives and prayed for the early recovery of the wounds,” Sharif Shehbaz wrote in X.
The prime minister confirmed that he discussed the current tensions of Indo-Pakistan with the Iranian President.
“We also exchanged views on the regional situation. He reaffirmed the strong desire of Pakistan’s peace in the region and reiterated our condemnation for terrorism in all forms and manifestations. He recalled that Pakistan was one of the greatest victims of terrorism. He denounced the use of water in India as a weapon, which was not possible. Iiojk and his right to self -determination,” Shehbaz said.
The Indian Foreign Ministry in a statement said that Iranian president in a telephone conversation with Modi condemned Pahalgam’s attack.
Meanwhile, in the last 48 hours, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ishaq Dar, received telephone calls from several of his counterparts. After Friday’s telephone contact by the Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia and Iran, on Saturday, the Turkish Foreign Minister, as well as the main diplomat of Telephone Dar.
All these contacts aimed to discuss the ongoing tensions between Pakistan and India.
It is believed that Saudi Arabia and Iran offered their respective good offices to calm beer tensions. Pakistan is ready for any mediation, but it is unlikely that India accepts such offer.
In a telephone conversation with the Foreign Minister of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan, Dar informed him about the decisions taken by the National Security Committee of Pakistan in response to the accusations without foundation of India, unilateral measures and false propaganda.
Apprecious the historical, entrenched and fraternal ties between the two countries, DPM thanked Türkiye for his constant support for Pakistan at all. The two leaders agreed to continue consultations and a close coordination in view of the regional situation.
On Saturday, Chinese ambassador Jiang Zaidong met with Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, to discuss Indo-Pakistan tensions.
“Reaffirming the strategic association for all climate between Pakistan and China, the two parties exchanged views on the evolution regional situation and agreed to maintain close communication and coordination,” said a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
China is a key player and Pakistan’s pillar given the deterioration of the situation with India. The sources said China extended full support to Pakistan and supported Islamabad’s efforts for decallation.
