Pakistan on Sunday voiced serious concern over the renewed escalation of tensions in the Middle East, calling on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and adhere to their commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
The appeal came after the United States and Iran exchanged fresh missile and drone attacks. Iran targeted US military facilities across Gulf states on Sunday and announced that it had once again closed the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
The latest hostilities have raised fresh uncertainty over the future of the interim Islamabad MoU between the US and Iran, signed last month to facilitate the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and pave the way for ending the conflict through a 60-day negotiation process.
Over the past week, US President Donald Trump has stated that he considers the ceasefire to be over, while indicating that the possibility of renewed diplomatic talks remains open.
In an official statement, Pakistan’s Foreign Office reaffirmed the country’s unwavering support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all friendly nations in the region.
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Pakistan expresses deep concern at escalation in regional tensions
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“Pakistan reiterates its strong support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all brotherly countries in the region, and urges all sides to exercise restraint, take immediate steps towards de-escalation, and uphold respective commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU),” the Foreign Office said.
The ministry further stressed that Pakistan remains committed to promoting lasting regional peace and stability through dialogue and diplomatic engagement.
“On its part, Pakistan remains committed to providing all support towards achieving lasting peace and stability in the region through dialogue and diplomacy,” the statement added.
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