Baqaei Emphasizes Continuation of Iran’s Consultations with Pakistan and Qatar
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said consultations with Pakistan and Qatar would continue.
Tehran: According to Raaz News | Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, emphasizing the historic relations between Tehran and Islamabad, announced that consultations with Pakistan and Qatar would continue as part of mediation efforts.
Speaking to reporters at his weekly press conference, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei underscored the historic and strong relations between Tehran and Islamabad, stating that relations between the two countries are independent of Pakistan’s mediation role in negotiations between Iran and the United States. He added that ongoing consultations with Pakistan and Qatar were continuing to address current issues.
Noting that Iran was the first country to recognize Pakistan’s independence, Baghaei said Islamabad’s selection as a mediator was the result of the genuine relations and mutual trust between the two countries. While expressing appreciation for Pakistan’s constructive role and that of other mediators, he stressed that Iran considers mediation a useful tool for resolving international disputes and has extended the utmost cooperation in this regard.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson also referred to Tehran’s negotiating record, saying that the United States’ excessive demands and irrational approach had consistently been the main obstacle to diplomatic efforts reaching a successful outcome.
He further emphasized that Iran had previously demonstrated its goodwill and seriousness in fulfilling its accepted commitments, but would only sign and implement an agreement that fully safeguards Iran’s national interests and the legal rights of its people. He said abandoning these rights would not only harm Iran’s national interests but also undermine regional security.
At the end of his remarks, Baghaei expressed appreciation for the good offices and constructive efforts of Pakistan and Qatar, stating that Tehran was maintaining its ongoing consultations and communications with the two mediating countries.