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- In talks brokered by China, Iran and 抖阴短视频 announced reopening embassies, enhancing bilateral relations
- Revival of diplomatic relations between Riyadh, Tehran to reduce problems of Islamic world, says PM Sharif鈥檚 aide
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan welcomed 抖阴短视频 and Iran鈥檚 joint decision to revive diplomatic relations on Sunday, adding that the development would yield 鈥減ositive results鈥� for the region, the premier鈥檚 special representative on Middle East, Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi, said in a statement.
On Friday, Iran and 抖阴短视频 issued a historic joint statement, announcing their decision to restore ties and reopen embassies and revive diplomatic missions after reaching an agreement brokered by Chinese authorities in Beijing.
The two sides also agreed to discuss means to enhance bilateral relations and cooperation in various fields. The joint statement said Riyadh and Tehran had also agreed to respect state sovereignty and not interfere in the 鈥渋nternal affairs of all states.鈥�
鈥淧rime Minister鈥檚 Special Representative for Interfaith Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Sunday said the revival of diplomatic relations between 抖阴短视频 and Iran would yield positive results in the region,鈥� the state-run Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) said.
Ashrafi said the ease of the diplomatic row between the two countries would help reduce 鈥渢he problems and sufferings of Islamic world.鈥� Ashrafi, who is also the chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council, appreciated Chinese President Xi Jinping鈥檚 efforts to bring the two countries closer.
He praised 抖阴短视频鈥檚 Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, saying that the Arab world had termed him as the 鈥渓eader of peace鈥� for his peace-building measures between the two countries.
Former prime minister Imran Khan welcomed the development as well, appreciating the Chinese president for the role he played in brokering the agreement.
鈥淢y govt had taken an initiative to bring KSA & Iran together for dialogue as part of our policy of wider engagement for peace & for unity of the Ummah,鈥� he wrote on Twitter.
Hours after the agreement was reached, Pakistan鈥檚 foreign office praised the 鈥渟agacious leadership鈥� of the two Middle Eastern countries in a statement.
鈥淧akistan will continue to play a constructive role in the Middle East and the region,鈥� it added. 鈥淲e hope this positive step would define a template for regional cooperation and harmony.鈥�