Ishaq Dar, Pakistan's Foreign Minister, today elaborated on the plans and negotiations of the Pakistani delegation at the United Nations General Assembly during a press conference in Islamabad. In this meeting, Dar referred to the bilateral meeting between Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, and Ebrahim Raisi, the President of Iran, and emphasized the importance of consultations between the two countries on key regional and global issues.
Overview of Important Topics in Consultations
The Foreign Minister of Pakistan, referring to topics such as the situation in Palestine, the Iran-U.S. dispute, and the status of the Strait of Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb, stated: "Pakistan has taken advantage of the opportunities created to discuss these issues in New York."
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Ishaq Dar further mentioned his communications with his Iranian counterpart and appreciated Tehran's goodwill in these negotiations. He added: "We are aware of Iran's seven-day resolution plan and believe that this proposal aligns with the Islamabad agreement." These statements reflect Pakistan's positive approach towards Iran's proposals for improving security and economic conditions in the region.
Emphasis on Ceasing Hostilities and Facilitating Energy Supply Chains
Dar emphasized: "All efforts should focus on ceasing hostilities, facilitating the energy supply chain in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb, and we sincerely call for the implementation of the Islamabad agreement." This issue not only helps energy security in the region but also strengthens relations between the two countries.
The Foreign Minister of Pakistan also referred to the upcoming official visit of Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, to Pakistan, stating: "This visit can help strengthen international and regional cooperation."
Ishaq Dar, in another part of his remarks, spoke about an important bilateral meeting he had with Seyed Abbas Araghchi, the Iranian Foreign Minister, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, mentioning that the current situation in the region was discussed in this meeting. These discussions reflect the determination of both countries to cooperate on urgent and key regional issues.
Finally, while Seyed Abbas Araghchi had previously announced on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly that Iran's seven-point plan had been conveyed to the Americans through a Qatari intermediary, Ishaq Dar, as Pakistan's representative, referred to waiting for an official response from the U.S. through intermediaries. This issue highlights the diplomatic complexities and simultaneous efforts to improve security conditions in the region.
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