ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi has dismissed suggestions that Pakistan has stepped back from its regional peace efforts, reaffirming Islamabad’s commitment to promoting dialogue between the United States and Iran.
Addressing the weekly Foreign Office briefing, Andrabi said Pakistan remains engaged in encouraging the United States and Iran to resume technical-level talks under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which Pakistan helped facilitate last month.
He acknowledged that the implementation of the MoU has become difficult due to renewed tensions, but stressed that diplomacy remains the only viable path forward.
> “Pakistan will continue to encourage all sides to end hostilities and resume technical-level negotiations in accordance with the MoU,” Andrabi said.
The spokesperson dismissed claims that Pakistan had withdrawn from mediation efforts, emphasizing that Islamabad continues to support peaceful resolution of disputes and de-escalation in the region.
He also expressed hope for the early normalization of the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, underlining the importance of safeguarding maritime security and freedom of navigation.
Andrabi warned that prolonged conflict could disrupt global energy supplies, trade routes, and food security, adding that further escalation would be detrimental to all parties involved.
On Afghanistan, he said Pakistan would continue facilitating humanitarian assistance through the United Nations and partner organizations, while reiterating that progress in bilateral relations depends on Kabul addressing Islamabad’s security concerns.
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi on Thursday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace, saying Islamabad would continue urging the United States and Iran to end hostilities and return to negotiations under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which Pakistan helped facilitate last month.
Speaking at the weekly Foreign Office briefing, Andrabi said the implementation of the MoU has become more challenging due to renewed tensions, but stressed that Pakistan remains committed to advancing diplomatic efforts.
“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,” he said.
He added that Pakistan remains actively engaged in promoting dialogue and de-escalation, underscoring that diplomacy is the only sustainable path to resolving regional disputes.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday voiced deep concern over the renewed tensions between the United States and Iran, reaffirming that dialogue remains the only viable path to resolving disputes and insisting Islamabad has not stepped back from its peace efforts.
Speaking at the weekly Foreign Office briefing, spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said Pakistan is closely monitoring the evolving regional situation and continues to support diplomatic engagement between the two countries.
Rejecting claims that Islamabad had withdrawn from mediation efforts, Andrabi said Pakistan remains committed to facilitating dialogue under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which it helped broker last month.
“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 said.
The spokesperson acknowledged that the implementation of the MoU has become more difficult due to the renewed conflict but stressed that Pakistan would continue encouraging all parties to end hostilities and return to technical-level negotiations.
He warned that the ongoing conflict poses serious risks to global energy markets, trade and food security, saying instability in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz could have far-reaching economic consequences.
“Pakistan recognises the urgent need to address the impact of the current situation on global energy supplies and other economic commodities, including trade and food security,” Andrabi said, adding that continued conflict serves no one’s interests and urging all sides to pursue a peaceful resolution.
Pakistan to continue humanitarian support for Afghanistan
On Afghanistan, Andrabi said Pakistan remains committed to supporting international humanitarian efforts and will continue facilitating the delivery of relief assistance by the United Nations and its partner organisations.
He said around 45 trucks carrying humanitarian aid have already been transported to Afghanistan through Pakistan, reiterating Islamabad’s commitment to providing a humanitarian corridor.
However, the spokesperson maintained that meaningful improvement in Pakistan-Afghanistan relations would not be possible unless Kabul addresses Islamabad’s security concerns.
He urged the Afghan authorities to ensure their territory is not used by terrorist groups to launch attacks against Pakistan, saying progress in bilateral ties depends on concrete action against terrorism.
India accused of backing terrorism in Balochistan
Condemning the recent terrorist attacks in Balochistan that claimed civilian lives, Andrabi alleged that India has been sponsoring terrorism in the province.
He said statements and actions by New Delhi, as well as what he described as celebratory reactions in sections of the Indian media following attacks on Pakistani civilians, reflected India’s “double standards” on terrorism.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s position, the spokesperson said terrorism in all its forms and manifestations is unacceptable, stressing that attacks targeting civilians can never be justified.
