Pakistan hopeful for dialogue despite US-Iran escalation, FO says
At a glance
- Pakistan's Foreign Office says it remains hopeful for US-Iran dialogue despite recent escalations.
- Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi affirmed the Islamabad MoU remains a viable framework for peace.
- High-level diplomatic efforts by Pakistan's leadership are ongoing to promote de-escalation.
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Amid renewed military escalation between the United States and Iran, Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to diplomacy. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi stated that despite strong statements from both sides, the Islamabad MoU, which Pakistan helped mediate, remains a valid basis for negotiations. In recent weeks, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and Army Chief Asim Munir have all engaged in high-level talks with their Iranian counterparts to encourage de-escalation and a return to dialogue.
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Pakistan's Foreign Office stated on Wednesday that it remains “hopeful” for a diplomatic solution to the US-Iran conflict, asserting that the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding is still a viable framework for peace talks.
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Pakistan 'hopeful' despite US-Iran escalation, will continue to strive for dialogue and diplomacy: FO
Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said on Wednesday that Pakistan remained “hopeful” despite recent escalations between the US and Iran and would continue to strive for dialogue and diplomacy. Pakistan has been spearheading efforts for an end
Islamabad MoU remains framework for US-Iran peace talks: FO
Pakistan said on Wednesday that the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) remains a viable framework for dialogue between the United States and Iran despite renewed military escalation and strong statements by US President Donald Trump. Foreign
اسلام آباد مفاہمتی یادداشت کو مردہ یا غیرمؤثر قرار دینے کا سوال ہی پیدا نہیں ہوتا: پاکستان
ترجمان دفتر خارجہ طاہر حسین اندرابی کا کہنا ہے اسلام آباد مفاہمتی یادداشت کو مردہ یا غیرمؤثر قرار دینے کا سوال ہی پیدا نہیں ہوتا، امن کا فریم ورک موجود ہے، پاکستان پرامید ہے کہ فریقین بالآخر مذاکرات کی طرف واپس آئیں گے۔
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