ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has announced to facilitate the repatriation of 30 Iranian nationals, including eight Iranian fishermen rescued at sea by the British vessel MMA Valour after their boat ran aground, and 22 Iranian crew members from the vessel Lenore/Davina, recently interdicted by US authorities.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Ishaq Dar stated this in a message on the social media platform X on Wednesday. He added, ‘’Both groups are expected to transit through Karachi in the coming days. We remain in close coordination with the Iranian, US, and UK authorities to ensure the safe transit and early return of our Iranian brethren to their homeland.’’
DPM Dar highlighted that Pakistan remains committed to humanitarian cooperation and to extending every possible assistance to our Iranian brethren. The crew was part of a group of 22 people shifted to Pakistan following their release. The Foreign Office said the transfer of crew members was part of Confidence Building Measures (CBMs).
Meanwhile, Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty.
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