Islamabad:
Iran is trying to defuse the brewing tensions between Pakistan and India while its president spoke on Saturday with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Narendra Modi.
On Friday, the Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs spoke to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Ishaq Dar and offered the good offices of his country to ask for a de -escalation in tensions.
“India and Pakistan are Fraternal neighbors of Iran, enjoying relationships rooted in secular cultural and civilizational ties. Like other neighbors, we consider them our greatest priority,” said the Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sayed Abbas Araghchi wrote on X after talking to Dar.
He added: “Tehran is ready to use his good offices in Islamabad and New Delhi to forge a better understanding during this difficult period, in accordance with the spirit taught by the Persian poet Saadi:” Human beings are members of a whole; In the creation of an essence and a soul; If a member is inflicted on pain; Other members will remain uncomfortable. “”
On Saturday, the Iranian president, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, spoke with the Indian and Pakistani Prime Ministers by emphasizing the tension. “I spoke to my brother, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, president of Iran tonight, to express my deep shock against the tragic explosion of the port of Shahid Rajaee, Bandar Abbas. Expressed his solidarity with Iran on the loss of precious life and I prayed for the early recovery of the wounded,” wrote Shehbaz Sharif Sharif on X.
The Prime Minister confirmed that he had discussed current Indo-Pakistani tensions with the Iranian president.
“We have also exchanged opinions on the regional situation. Reaffirmed the strong desire of Pakistan for peace in the region and reiterated our condemnation of terrorism in all forms and manifestations. Iiojk and their right to self -determination,” said Shehbaz.
The Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement, Iranian President said in a telephone conversation with Modi condemned Pahalgame’s attack.
Meanwhile, in the last 48 hours, the Darrier Minister of Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar received telephone calls from several of his counterparts. After Friday’s telephone contact by Saudi and Iranian foreign ministers on Saturday, Turkish Foreign Minister and Egyptian diplomat called DAR on Saturday.
All these contacts aimed to discuss the current tensions between Pakistan and India.
Saudi Arabia and Iran would have offered their good respective offices to defuse brewing tensions. Pakistan is ready for any mediation, but India is unlikely to accept such an offer.
In a telephone conversation with Türkiye’s foreign minister Hakan Fidan, Dar informed him of the decisions taken by the Pakistan National Security Committee in response to the baseless allegations of India, unilateral measures and false propaganda.
Appreciating the historical, deep and fraternal links between the two countries, DPM thanked Türkiye for his constant support in Pakistan for Fora. The two leaders agreed to continue the consultations and to tighten the coordination given the evolution of the regional situation.
On Saturday, Chinese ambassador Jiang Zaidong met the Minister of Foreign Affairs Ishaq Dar to discuss Indo-Pakistani tensions.
“By reaffirming the strategic partnership in all times between Pakistan and China, the two parties exchanged opinions on the evolution of the regional situation and agreed to maintain communication and close coordination,” said a statement published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
China is a key player and the pillar of Pakistan given the deterioration of the situation with India. Sources have said that China has supported Pakistan and supported Islamabad’s efforts in de -escalation.
