Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said that Pakistan will encourage the United States (US) and Iran to end the violence and resume peace talks, the private media outlet reported on Thursday.
“While the implementation of the MoU is facing challenges, Pakistan will continue to encourage all sides to end violence and resume technical-level talks in accordance with the MoU,” Andrabi said while speaking to journalists in Islamabad.
Foreign Office spokesperson showed concern over the recent escalation between the US and Iran. He also said that Pakistan was closely monitoring the situation between the US and Iran.
However, he further added that Pakistan would continue its struggle for lasting peace in the region.
“We express the hope for an early normalisation of the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and underscore the importance of ensuring the continued safety, security and freedom of maritime navigation,” he added.
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Earlier, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres warned of catastrophic consequences for the people of the region after recent bombings in Iran.
In a post on X, he said, “I am deeply concerned by the serious escalation & renewed military confrontations in the Gulf, including the Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the attacks by the US on Iran, and the attacks by Iran on targets in the neighbouring countries.”
“A return to full-scale hostilities would have catastrophic consequences – for the peoples of the region, for international peace & security & for the global economy”, he added while urging that “Iran and the US urgently resume negotiations & address outstanding issues through diplomacy.”
