New Development in Iran-Pakistan Diplomatic Relations
In an effort to mend strains in the relationship, Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has paid a visit to Islamabad. This trip was made at the request of Jalil Abbas Jilani, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, following the recent conflict involving reciprocal strikes by both nations.
Hossein Amir-Abdollahian’s Arrival in Islamabad
Amir-Abdollahian landed at the Nur Khan airbase, where he was met by Additional Foreign Secretary for Afghanistan and West Asia from Pakistan, Rahim Hayat Qureshi. Based on information direct from our source, this diplomatic visit aims to mend the strained relationship with in-depth discussions involving his Pakistani counterpart Jilani, as well as caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar.
Round of Attacks between Iran and Pakistan
On January 16, Tehran initiated a series of missile attacks on militant bases located in southwestern Pakistan. In a retaliation, Islamabad also launched strikes inside Iran just two days later.
Statement from Pakistan Army
The Pakistan Army issued a statement naming two ‘terrorist militant organizations,’ Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF), as targets of a successful strike operation named “Marg Bar Sarmachar”. However, these actions have caused significant concern over potential larger instability in the Middle-East.
Mutual Agreement to De-Escalate the Situation
In recent news, Pakistan and Iran confirmed their mutual decision to de-escalate the conflict and work closely on counterterrorism actions. This information was confirmed by an official press release from the Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Pakistani Minister’s Communication with his Iranian Counterpart
According to our source, the Pakistani minister held a telephonic conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Abdollahian. The conversation emphasized on the necessity of mutual trust, cooperation, and respect for both countries’ territorial integrity and sovereignty.
In a statement directly from the ministry, “Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani articulated his desire to strengthen the brotherly ties between Pakistan and Iran and work collaboratively, emphasizing the need for respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty as the driving principle for cooperation.”
