Iran Press/Asia: According to the Iran Press news agency from Islamabad, after last night's visit of Iran's Foreign Minister to Islamabad and meeting and discussion with the country's officials, a joint press conference was held today between Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said: "In today's meeting, we had a very good discussion of bilateral relations in various security, economic, and energy sectors. We also discussed important security developments in the region and the world, focusing on the challenges of the Middle East."
He added: Iran and Pakistan, while condemning the crimes of the Zionist regime, especially the massacre of innocent civilians, which is a clear violation of all international laws and human rights, jointly demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, a reduction in tensions, and continuous dialogue.
Referring to the condemnation of the Zionist regime's recent military attack on Iran by the Islamabad government, Ishaq Dar said: Israel's illegal actions and war crimes are the most important cause of tensions in the Middle East, therefore the international community must take immediate measures to stop this approach.
The Foreign Minister of Pakistan also mentioned the bilateral consultations in various fields of trade, security, economy, and energy cooperation between the two neighboring countries and said: Iran and Pakistan are committed to the development of bilateral relations in all sectors.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in this press conference: "During the meeting with Pakistan's Foreign Minister, we discussed and exchanged views on the latest situation in the region and ways to deal with the threats of the Zionist regime and reduce tensions in the region."
Araghchi added: Efforts are underway by Islamic countries to deal with this crisis and stop the crimes of the Zionist regime. Considering the approach of winter, which will create difficult conditions for the homeless in Gaza, we are trying to resolve this issue during the upcoming meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to find a solution to stop these crimes and reduce the suffering of the people of Gaza and Lebanon.
Appreciating the decisive positions of the government and people of Pakistan in support of Gaza and Lebanon, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran added: We deeply appreciate the strong and admirable position of the government and people of Pakistan in condemning the aggression of the Zionist regime, especially the clear and firm position of the Prime Minister of this country.
Stating that the Pakistani authorities, the government, and the people of this country have had significant support for the people of Gaza and the Palestinian cause in the past year, Araghchi emphasized: "Unfortunately, the international community has failed to prevent the genocide and aggression of the Zionist regime, which threatens regional and international peace and security."
Araghchi: Iran's response to the military aggression of the Zionist regime is following the right of legitimate defense
In the continuation of this press conference, Araghchi pointed out the war-mongering anti-human, and anti-peace nature of the Zionist regime in the region. After expanding the scope of these crimes to Lebanon, this regime once again showed its hostile and aggressive nature by attacking Iran on October 26, 2024.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran emphasized: The Islamic Republic of Iran does not seek tension and war; But it will not hesitate to use its inherent right for legitimate defense according to Article 51 of the UN Charter, therefore the Israeli regime will face the consequences of its miscalculations regarding Iran's capability and will.
Iran's determination to comprehensively strengthen relations with Pakistan
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan have historical, cultural, religious, and civilizational relations and stated: We reiterate our commitment to strengthen friendly and fraternal ties through comprehensive development of relations in all fields, including economic. And we announce commercial, political, scientific, cultural, and tourism.
Araghchi also considered the cooperation and convergence of the two neighboring countries to promote multilateralism with high-level interactions in multilateral forums including the United Nations, ECO, Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and D-8 as important.
Iran-Pakistan trade on the way to the goal of 10 billion dollars
In a conversation with Pakistani journalists, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan said: the volume of bilateral trade between the two countries has reached an unprecedented level of 3 billion dollars per year, and based on the agreements of the senior officials of the two countries during the visit of Martyr Syed Ibrahim Raisi to Pakistan in April 2024, the two sides will They are focused on achieving the goal of 10 billion dollars in the future.
Trying to find practical and innovative solutions to increase the volume of bilateral trade and stressing the importance of the planned visit of "Jam Kamal Khan", the Minister of Commerce of Iran, to Tehran with the aim of stabilizing, facilitating and expanding economic and trade relations are among the other issues and measures discussed by the foreign ministers. The two countries were in the field of trade relations.
Joint commitment to counter terrorist threats
While discussing the threats of terrorism in the region, especially the common border areas, the foreign ministers of Iran and Pakistan emphasized strengthening cooperation and coordination to fight this problem and improve the security situation.
In this regard, Araghchi said: The phenomenon of terrorism is a scourge that is a common threat to two countries and the region, as well as a collective threat at the global level to the entire international community.
He added: Considering that this challenge is a threat that is imposed and fed to the region from outside, we reaffirmed our commitment to deal with this phenomenon through bilateral cooperation and with the cooperation of the countries of the region.
Iran's Foreign Minister stated: Currently, Iran and Pakistan are involved and committed to fighting terrorism at various levels, including military, security, and political channels.204
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