Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad
Asif, during his day long visit to Tehran on 11 September 2017, called on
Iranian President Dr. Hassan Rouhani. They discussed strengthening of brotherly
relations between the two countries rooted in common history, culture and
people to people ties and reaffirmed the mutual desire to strengthen bilateral
cooperation, says a press release received from today Embassy of Pakistan Tehran.
Earlier,
soon after his arrival in Tehran, Foreign Minister held detailed talks with
Iranian Foreign Minister Dr. Javad Zarif on bilateral relations and the
prevailing regional situation, including efforts for peace and stability in
Afghanistan.
Khawaja
Asif stated that pursuing the policy of peaceful neighbourhood, Pakistan was
committed to further strengthen relations with Iran and to work closely for
promoting peace, security and development in the region. In this regard, he
expressed satisfaction over increasing engagement between Pakistan and Iran
while emphasizing the need to focus on promoting trade, economic cooperation
and connectivity.
The
Iranian Foreign Minister Dr. Javad Zarif reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to
deepening relations with Pakistan in
diverse fields including in trade, investment, connectivity as well as border
management.
Both
Ministers shared deep concern over human rights violations in the Indian
Occupied Kashmir.
The
two Foreign Ministers also exchanged views about efforts for peace and
stability in Afghanistan, particularly in the context of latest developments in
Afghanistan. They agreed that there was no military solution to the conflict in
Afghanistan and a politically negotiated settlement was imperative for lasting
peace in Afghanistan. They underscored that the regional countries have vital
stakes in stability in Afghanistan should play a more proactive role in the
peace efforts.
The
two Ministers also expressed deep concern over the atrocities being committed
against Rohingyas and agreed on the need for urgent humanitarian efforts to
alleviate their suffering.
