Pakistan and Iran will work together for regional peace: Minister

Pakistan and Iran will work together for regional peace and development, said Minister of State for States and Frontier Regions Shehryar Khan Afridi.

He said this, while talking to Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Mehdi Honardoost who called on him in Islamabad.

Pakistan and Iran will work

Furthermore, Afridi also said that Pakistan and Iran would collectively fight the menace of drugs.

Meanwhile, Iranian ambassador said that Iran would always stand shoulder to shoulder with Pakistan.

He emphasised that Iran values Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s efforts for regional peace and unity amongst Muslim Ummah.

Honardoost said both countries would also work together for regional peace and development.

Backgrounder

Pakistan eyes Saudi Iranian FMs meeting

While talking to journalists in Islamabad last month, Imran Khan gave a big news. He said his government was trying to arrange a meeting of the foreign ministers of the two countries to further ease tensions.

Although Pakistan has been trying its level best to de-escalate tension in the region. Yet, Kingdom hasn’t appreciated Pakistan’s efforts. Instead, they discredited Pakistan.

Unfortunately, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has neither honoured Pakistan Prime Minister for his shuttle diplomacy nor made any comment.

Iran remains grateful to Pakistan

However, Iran made public its reaction to Pakistan efforts.

Notably, Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei lauded Pakistan‘s sincere efforts. He also made public how regional peace can be restored.

Comparatively, Iran Foreign Minister Javad Zarif publicly remained grateful to Prime Minister of Pakistan. He tweeted: “Grateful to PM @ImranKhanPTI for his efforts toward peace in the #PersianGulf…. Reiterating #HOPE (Hormuz Peace Endeavour) I again invite colleagues in the leaderships of other regional states to join Iran in forging a blueprint for peace, security, stability & prosperity.