Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, who has visited Islamabad, met and discussed with the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif. Mr. Araghchi also said in a joint press conference with Mohammad Ishaq Dar, his Pakistani counterpart: "Israel has shown its warlike nature with the open crimes in Gaza and the attack on Iran." According to Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, Iran has the right to legitimate defense and will respond at the appropriate time.
Publish dateTuesday 5 November 2024 - 17:03
Story Code : 300056
Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) - International Service: Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, who has traveled to Islamabad to meet Pakistani officials, met and talked with Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif in Islamabad.
According to Tasnim, members of the delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran, as well as the ministers of foreign affairs, defense, interior minister and some senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan were also present in this meeting.
A few hours ago, Mr. Araghchi said in a joint press conference with Pakistan's Foreign Minister in Islamabad: Iran is not looking for tension. We will respond to the aggression of the Zionist regime at the right time.
He added: The international community has failed to stop Israel's crimes and these threats endanger regional and international security. Islamic countries are trying to end this crisis with suitable solutions.
Iran's Foreign Minister stated: Terrorism is a challenge in our region. Iran and Pakistan are currently fighting terrorism. In this meeting, we emphasized the necessity of the cooperation between the two countries in the fight against terrorism.
He further said: Iran and Pakistan have historical, cultural and civilizational relations and the two countries are committed to expanding economic, political, scientific and cultural cooperation to strengthen friendly and fraternal relations.
In this press conference, Ishaq Dar, the Foreign Affairs Minister of Pakistan, pointed out that the parties had good talks focusing on the regional crisis, once again repeating Islamabad's stance on the recent aggression of the Zionist regime against Iran, and considered the actions of this regime as the main reason for tensions in the region. .
Pakistan's Foreign Minister said: We exchanged views on the current situation and developments in the West Asian region and the world. We should have a good dialogue focusing on the crisis in the region, its consequences, the deprivation of the right to self-determination of countries, the need to adhere to international laws and accountability.
Ishaq Dar added: We stressed the need for an immediate ceasefire, de-escalation and dialogue with the aim of recognizing the right of the Palestinian people to determine their own destiny.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan further said: "I and my dear brother, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran, both condemned its unbridled military aggression in the region and its genocidal actions against innocent civilians and its illegal actions in the occupied territories, which violate international human rights laws and It is the United Nations Charter and it is the main reason for all the tensions in the West Asian region.
This senior Pakistani diplomat also stated: I reiterated my request for the establishment of a successful and independent Palestinian state based on the pre-1967 borders with Quds Sharif as its capital.
He added: We reject the strong desire of the occupying powers to equate the right of nations to self-determination with terrorism, which is nothing but a conspiracy to continue their occupation and apartheid policy.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan also said: The long-standing issue of Palestine and the issue of Jammu and Kashmir, which is based on the denial of the right to self-determination of the occupied nations, should be handled with peaceful methods and the rights and demands of the people affected by it should be handled in accordance with the resolutions of the Security Council and the Charter. The United Nations should be considered.
Ishaq Dar said about Iran-Pakistan bilateral relations: In the field of bilateral relations, we discussed the methods and solutions of declaring cooperation in several important fields, including trade, energy and border security. We agreed to increase cooperation in border management and common challenges.
Ishaq Dar further stated: I appreciate my dear brother who reiterated the support of the Islamic Republic of Iran for Pakistan's membership in the BRICS group. I also appreciate his and his country's support for our pilgrims who go to pilgrimage and holy places. He reassured me and in the recent case that happened, Iran's behavior indicated its kindness and timely support.
This high-ranking Pakistani diplomat also said: We have decided to try to reach a common approach to the goals of the meeting in the upcoming joint meeting of the heads of Islamic countries, which will be held in Jeddah on November 11, and its agenda has not yet been made official.
In the end, Ishaq Dar said: I once again express my solidarity and respect for my brother, His Excellency, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the nation of Iran and I admire Iran's pioneering role in promoting peace, progress and prosperity. We both came to the decision that whatever issue is between us, we should solve it as a family and in a peaceful way.
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