Strong ties with the United States will not mean unconditional support for their policies, especially when they are unfair, Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs said Friday, Ishaq Dar.
Informing the press in Islamabad, deputy PM emphasized that Pakistan was aware that Iran would not remain passive after the United States bombed three of its nuclear facilities.
Giving spoke in reference to the organization of the Islamic Cooperation Meeting (OIC), where the 12-day Iran-Israel War was a main discussion theme.
He highlighted Pakistan’s efforts to ensure that a special session on Iran was held, which was agreed by the foreign ministers of the OIC Member States.
Dar also pointed out that Pakistan had been in constant communication with Iranian officials, including discussions between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian leadership.
During the informative session, Dar explained that Iran had praised the diplomatic efforts of Pakistan both in the United Nations Security Council and in his Parliament.
He shared details of an important meeting in Istanbul, which took place during a visit by the Pakistan Army personnel, the field marshal also, attended by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mevlüt çavuşoğlu and other Turkish leaders to address the situation in Iran.
Giving said that after the United States attack against Iran, Tehran had informed Pakistan that, although Iran was not developing nuclear weapons, he could not ignore the attack of the United States and take reprisals. Iran’s response implied an attack against an American air base in Qatar.
Giving made it clear that, although Pakistan values his relationship with the United States, this does not mean aligning with Washington on each issue, especially when it comes to unfair military actions.
He reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to a peaceful resolution and his efforts to ensure that the fire is maintained.
