ISLAMABAD: Islamabad and Tehran have agreed to “maintain close contact in view of ongoing developments,” as the former has reiterated its support for efforts to de-escalate the hostility in the wake of ongoing war in the region.
The development surfaced in a telephonic conversation between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
The two leaders exchanged views on the evolving regional situation, said an official statement issued on Sunday.
It said that Dar reiterated Pakistan’s support for all efforts aimed at de-escalation, and underscored the importance of resolving issues through dialogue and diplomacy.
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“Both agreed to maintain close contact in view of ongoing developments,” the statement added.
Earlier on Saturday, Araghchi dismissed the American media reports which suggested that Iran refused to engage in Pakistan-mediated talks with the United States in Islamabad.
In a post on X, Iranian foreign minister wrote that Iran’s position “is being misrepresented by the US media.”
“We are deeply grateful to Pakistan for its efforts, and have never refused to go to Islamabad. What we care about are the terms of a conclusive and lasting end to the illegal war imposed on us,” he stated, concluding his post with “Pakistan Zindabad” in Urdu, which means “long live Pakistan.”
“Truly appreciate your clarification, my dear brother,” Dar responded to Araghchi’s post.
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