ISLAMABAD: The foreign ministers of Pakistan and several Arab and Islamic nations this week urged Iran to halt its attacks on neighboring Gulf countries in the region, warning Tehran that the future of relations between these countries and Iran depends on its respect for sovereignty and non-interference in the internal affairs of others.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar attended a consultative meeting of the foreign ministers of several Arab and Islamic nations in Riyadh on Wednesday. The meeting took place as the conflict in the Middle East continues to intensify, with Iran attacking US interests in neighboring Gulf states with missiles and drones. Iran says its onslaught is in response to joint US-Israel air strikes against Tehran that triggered a deadly conflict in the Middle East since Feb. 28.
The meeting brought together foreign ministers from Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Türkiye, and the UAE.
“The ministers called on Iran to immediately cease its attacks, respect international law and international humanitarian law, and adhere to the principles of good neighborliness as a first step toward de-escalation, enhancing regional security and stability and advancing diplomatic solutions,” a copy of the joint statement, shared by the UAE’s official WAM news agency, stated on Wednesday.
