Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday welcomed the current ceasefire and restoration of peace between estranged South Asian neighbors India and Pakistan.
He made the remarks throughout a joint press convention with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Tehran, who’s visiting the Iranian capital for the second leg of his regional tour.
Pezeshkian emphasised the significance of dialogue and peaceable decision of disputes as important stipulations for sustainable improvement and regional stability.
He stated Iran believes that the West and South Asia areas want extra safety and peace than ever earlier than, making session and optimistic interplay with neighboring nations and different worldwide companions important.
“Iran welcomes the ceasefire and the establishment of peace between Pakistan and India. Undoubtedly, resolving disputes through dialogue and peaceful means is a prerequisite for sustainable development and creating security in the region and the world,” he stated.
He expressed hope for expanded political, financial, and cultural cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad, whereas stressing the necessity to safe the shared border from terrorism.
Pezeshkian additionally condemned the continued genocide in Gaza, calling on Islamic nations to unite in assist of the Palestinian individuals.
“Iran and Pakistan, as active members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, stand firmly behind the Palestinian cause and strongly condemn the continuing crimes in Gaza,” he stated.
In his remarks, Sharif described his go to to Tehran a historic second, emphasizing his nation’s want to deepen financial and commerce cooperation with Tehran.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s dedication to peace with India, Sharif stated his nation seeks peace and needs to resolve points equivalent to Kashmir via dialogue and in keeping with UN Security Council resolutions.
“We are ready to engage with India on issues such as water, trade, and counter-terrorism, provided they are serious. However, if attacked, we will defend ourselves,” he stated.
Addressing the humanitarian disaster in Gaza, Sharif condemned the killing of almost 54,000 individuals and urged the worldwide group to facilitate a long-lasting ceasefire.
He additionally expressed his nation’s full assist for Iran’s “right to peaceful nuclear energy.”
Sharif’s four-nation regional tour comes amid escalating tensions with India after a current navy confrontation that ended with a US-brokered ceasefire deal.
Sharif reached Tehran after assembly Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and different officers in Istanbul. He will even go to Azerbaijan and Tajikistan.
Source: www.anews.com.tr