China and Turkiye played key role in deescalating tensions between Pakistan and Iran

 ISLAMABAD: China and Turkiye played behind-the-scenes key role to deescalate tensions between Pakistan and Iran.

Diplomatic sources have revealed that both China and Turkiye had played key role to defuse tensions between Pakistan and Iran while the envoys and foreign offices of both Pakistan and Iran had also helped bring down temperature.

The sources said that soon after the strikes from both sides, China sent its vice foreign minister Mr Sun Weidong to Pakistan who held successive meetings with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Asim Munir and caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar in this regard.

Sun Weidong, who landed in Pakistan on Saturday, was instrumental in this regard, the sources said.

 

 

 

Caretaker Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Murtaza Solangi has said that friendly countries especially Turkiye played laudable role in deescalating the recent tension between Pakistan and Iran.

In an interview on Monday, he said that due to the effective measures taken by the government of Pakistan and state institutions the situation has largely returned to normalcy. However, he emphasized that the goodwill gestures and continuous contacts by friendly countries are highly appreciable.

Murtaza Solangi highlighted that, as a responsible nuclear power, Pakistan fulfilled its duty and normalized the situation.

He explained that it was not possible for Pakistan to refrain from responding to the aggressive action, leading to a proportional and well-measured response.

This response has sent a clear message that whether the aggression against Pakistan comes from a small or a large country, Pakistan will not remain silent and will respond accordingly, the minister said adding that this has also bolstered the confidence of the Pakistani people in the state and its institutions.

Solangi mentioned that Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan maintained close contact with the foreign ministers of both Pakistan and Iran. He further stated that Pakistan's Foreign Minister, Jalil Abbasi Jilani, welcomed the Turkish Foreign Minister's efforts and message of goodwill. Pakistan continues to be in contact with Turkiye and China, who are actively contributing to ongoing diplomatic efforts in this regard.

He reiterated that the strong relations between the government and people of Pakistan with the government and people of Turkiye are a valuable asset for Pakistan.

While commenting on the upcoming general election, the minister said that the Election Commission of Pakistan has completed all preparations to organize free and fair polls on the 8th of the next month. He mentioned that the printing of ballot papers is ongoing, and postal ballots are being dispatched. The caretaker government is resolute in ensuring peaceful, just, free, and transparent elections as per the schedule issued by the ECP.

Solangi further stated that the commission will announce poll results within two days after the election. Following the official declaration of results, the outgoing Speaker of the National Assembly will summon a session of the Lower House within one week and administer the oath to newly elected members.

Subsequently, the election of Speaker and Deputy Speaker will take place, followed by the election of the leader of the House, who will then take the oath as the Prime Minister of Pakistan, administered by the President. The interim setup will dissolve as soon as the elected Prime Minister takes the oath and forms his cabinet.