Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghai expressed concern over recent developments between Pakistan and Afghanistan and stressed the importance of mutual respect for each country’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty.
A senior Iranian diplomat called for restraint and the immediate start of dialogue between the two countries to ease tensions and resolve the conflict through diplomacy.
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that the Islamic Republic of Iran attaches fundamental importance to maintaining peace and stability in the surrounding region. He reaffirmed Iran’s readiness to provide all necessary support towards easing tensions between the two neighboring Muslim countries.
Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated in recent days over border security issues and cross-border incidents, raising concerns in the region. Iran shares borders with both countries and has historically positioned itself as a mediator of conflicts in South and Central Asia, emphasizing dialogue and diplomacy as a means to prevent conflicts from spilling over into broader regional stability.
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