Pakistan says progress on the Strait of Hormuz could help restart Iran-US negotiations while reaffirming support for regional diplomacy, Gaza peace, and maritime security.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday voiced optimism that progress on the Strait of Hormuz could help revive diplomatic engagement between Iran and the United States, reaffirming its commitment to supporting regional peace efforts through dialogue and cooperation.
Speaking at the weekly media briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Pakistan expects the implementation of the Islamabad Reconciliation Framework to gain momentum through consensus on the Strait of Hormuz, creating the conditions for technical-level talks between Tehran and Washington.
He said Islamabad supports the resumption of negotiations between Iran and the United States and will continue working with regional partners to reduce tensions. According to Andrabi, Pakistan, Qatar, Oman, and other friendly countries remain engaged in coordinated diplomatic efforts, with Oman playing a significant role in facilitating discussions related to the strategically important waterway.
The spokesperson also confirmed that Iran’s foreign minister has been invited to visit Pakistan. However, he said the National Assembly Secretariat would clarify reports regarding an invitation for the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament.
Addressing the situation in Gaza, Andrabi said lasting peace requires both the disarmament of Hamas and Israel’s withdrawal from occupied Palestinian territories. He stressed that Israel must fulfill its international obligations and end its military presence in Gaza.
Responding to questions about a possible international peacekeeping force for Gaza, he said it was premature to comment on such a proposal, adding that Pakistan would examine any formal initiative presented through recognized international channels.
On political developments in Bangladesh, the Foreign Office reiterated Pakistan’s long-standing policy of non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries and declined to comment on remarks made by the country’s former prime minister.
The spokesperson also condemned recent attacks on commercial vessels in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, calling them violations of international law and a threat to global maritime security. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to protecting international trade routes and said defense cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia would continue.
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