Pakistan, Iran share interest in restoring relations following airspace violation: PM
Pakistan
Pakistan, Iran share mutual interest in restoring relations following airspace violation: PM Kakar
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar said on Friday it was in the interest of both Pakistan and Iran to take steps to restore their relationship to the state it was in prior to Jan 16 when Tehran violated Pakistan’s airspace in a unilateral move.
According to a statement released by the PM’s Office, the caretaker Federal Cabinet received a briefing from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the situation arising from the Iranian attack inside Pakistan’s territory on Jan 16.
On Tuesday, Iran violated Pakistan’s sovereignty by firing a missile at Balochistan, resulting in the tragic death of two children and injuries to three girls. In response, Pakistan launched airstrikes on terrorist hideouts inside Iran on Thursday.
Addressing the cabinet, PM Kakar affirmed that Pakistan, being a law-abiding and peace-loving country, sought friendly and cooperative relations with all countries, particularly its neighbours.
Kakar emphasised that Pakistan and Iran were two brotherly countries with a historical bond of fraternal and cooperative ties marked by respect and affection. It was in the interest of both the countries to take steps to restore the relationship to what it was prior to Jan 16.
The prime minister said that Pakistan would welcome and reciprocate all positive measures from the Iranian side.
During the cabinet meeting, details of the attack, as well as Pakistan’s response, were shared.
The cabinet lauded the high professionalism with which the Pakistan Armed Forces responded to the breach of Pakistan’s sovereignty and how the entire government machinery worked in unison in that regard.
