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Pakistan 'doing utmost' to bring US, Iran back to MoU talks
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Pakistan 'doing utmost' to bring US, Iran back to MoU talks

From Dawn · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • Pakistan is actively working to bring the U.S. and Iran back to negotiations under the Islamabad memorandum of understanding (MoU).
  • The Foreign Office expressed concern over the precarious Middle East security situation despite recent calm.
  • Pakistan supports dialogue and diplomacy as the only viable path forward for de-escalation and normalization.

Pakistan is making its "utmost" effort to facilitate the return of the United States and Iran to the negotiating table under the Islamabad memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed last month, the Foreign Office announced Thursday. Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi addressed the weekly press briefing, noting with concern the persistent instability in the Middle East.

We welcome all efforts aimed at sustaining cessation of hostilities and resumption of dialogue between Iran and the U.S.

— Tahir AndrabiForeign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi expressed Pakistan's support for diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Iran.

Andrabi highlighted that while recent days have seen relative calm, which had raised hopes for a durable ceasefire and dialogue, the overall security situation remains precarious. He reiterated Pakistan's firm support for dialogue and diplomacy, emphasizing it as the "only viable path forward" for resolving conflicts and de-escalating tensions.

Let me add that the negotiations between parties are ongoing to normalise the situation, particularly the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, as well as to de-escalate.

— Tahir AndrabiSpokesperson Andrabi provided an update on the ongoing diplomatic efforts concerning the Strait of Hormuz.

"We welcome all efforts aimed at sustaining cessation of hostilities and resumption of dialogue between Iran and the U.S.," Andrabi stated, adding that Pakistan remains actively engaged in these diplomatic efforts. He further noted that negotiations are ongoing between the parties to normalize the situation, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz, and to achieve de-escalation.

Pakistan was doing its “utmost” to bring the two parties back to the Islamabad MoU “so that all irritants can be removed in the light of the spirit of the agreement and the Pakistan-Qatar joint statement on June 22”.

— Tahir AndrabiForeign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi detailed Pakistan's commitment to the Islamabad MoU.

Pakistan's commitment is to bring the U.S. and Iran back to the Islamabad MoU, signed on June 18 after intensive diplomacy. The agreement aimed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the Middle East conflict, which began with U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran in February, following an additional 60 days of negotiations. Andrabi urged both nations to exercise "maximum restraint" and adhere to their commitment to resume technical-level talks, aligning with the MoU and a recent Pakistan-Qatar joint statement.

Andrabi urged both the US and Iran to exercise “maximum restraint and fully adhere to their commitment to resume technical-level talks” in line with the Islamabad MoU and the Pakistan-Qatar joint statement.

— Tahir AndrabiSpokesperson Andrabi called for restraint and adherence to talks from both the U.S. and Iran.
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Originally published by Dawn in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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