Mohammad Ishaq Dar, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, emphasized the importance of dialogue and efforts to return to diplomacy in a joint press conference with Badr al-Busaidi, the Foreign Minister of the Sultanate of Oman. This meeting was held today in Islamabad, where both sides discussed the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait.
Restraint and Security in Regional Waters
In this meeting, Mohammad Ishaq Dar stated that Pakistan seeks free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb. He emphasized that this issue is of great importance for ensuring food and energy security for the countries of the region and other parts of the world. The Foreign Minister of Pakistan also referred to developments in Yemen and Saudi Arabia and condemned the illegal settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territories while discussing the situation in Palestine.
Emphasis on Diplomacy and Engagement
Badr al-Busaidi, the Foreign Minister of the Sultanate of Oman, while supporting his country's diplomatic positions, emphasized the need for joint efforts to achieve lasting peace. He noted the direct contacts between Oman and Pakistan regarding regional developments and praised Pakistan's efforts to mediate between Iran and the United States. He also reminded that "confrontation is not an option" and Muscat believes in diplomacy and engagement.
These two officials also referred to the memorandum of understanding signed due to the 40-day war between the United States and the Zionist regime aimed at reducing tensions and achieving a final agreement between Tehran and Washington. However, the implementation process of this memorandum has faced challenges, including the sabotage and breaches of commitment by the United States. In this regard, Tehran has emphasized the importance of the U.S. adhering to its commitments and stated that the continuation of diplomacy and achieving a sustainable agreement requires a change in Washington's behavior.
Ultimately, this joint meeting reflects the determination and will of the two countries to continue efforts towards achieving peace and stability in the region. Both sides emphasized the importance of diplomacy and the need for close cooperation to address security and political challenges.
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