Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, expressed his views on regional tensions and Pakistan's mediation efforts at the summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization being held in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. He stated that "Pakistan firmly believes that dialogue and diplomacy provide the most effective path to resolving regional tensions."
Pakistan's Mediation Efforts
Ishaq Dar, referring to Pakistan's mediation efforts in the negotiations to end the Iran-U.S. war, said: "Our efforts to facilitate engagement and de-escalation in West Asia and the Gulf region reflect our commitment to constructive diplomacy." He continued: "Accordingly, Pakistan remains engaged in mediation efforts between the United States and Iran."
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Pakistan's Diplomatic Strategy
The Foreign Minister of Pakistan emphasized continued support for efforts to engage in dialogue and peacefully resolve disputes, stating: "Our diplomatic strategy is guided by the firm belief that regional challenges require a collective, participatory, and sustainable multilateral solution." He also referred to Islamabad's role as a mediator for a ceasefire in the illegal and selective war of Donald Trump, the former President of the United States, against Iran, saying: "These negotiations led to a memorandum of understanding to end the war in June 2026."
Dar stated that the Islamabad memorandum provided a 60-day opportunity after its implementation for negotiations between the two sides on broader issues, including Iran's nuclear program. However, with the suspension of its implementation in recent months, this opportunity has been lost. He also noted that message exchanges through Pakistani and Qatari intermediaries continue.
General Asim Munir's Visit to Tehran
As part of these efforts, General Asim Munir, Pakistan's senior commander, traveled to Tehran today. During this visit, Asim Munir met and discussed with Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran, and Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly. This visit is said to be in line with close cooperation between Iran and Pakistan in bilateral areas, including security issues and Pakistan's role in regional developments and negotiations between Iran and the United States.
The Pakistan Army emphasized that General Asim Munir's visit will focus on strengthening efforts to achieve a peaceful, sustainable, and comprehensive resolution of conflicts in West Asia. According to Iranian officials, Pakistan remains the main mediator between Iran and the United States, and message exchanges through officials of this country and then through the Qatari side continue.
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