ISLAMABAD – Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff & Chief of Defence Forces, along with Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi, concluded a day-long visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran, as part of Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to end the stalemate in the ongoing US-Iran conflict and explore ways for achieving enduring peace and permanent end to instability in the region.
The Field Marshal called on Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, President of Iran, Mohsen Rezaei, Representative of the Supreme Leader on the Supreme National Security Council, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Parliament of Iran, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister of Iran, and Eskandar Momeni, Minister of Interior of Iran.
“Comprehensive discussions focused on measures to prevent further escalation, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and expedited termination of the conflict,” says a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Monday. “The two sides also exchanged views on regional peace and the ways to arrive at a negotiated settlement to the disputes.
The Iranian leadership appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role and sincere efforts towards facilitating dialogue, de-escalation and a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
Upon arrival, the Field Marshal was received by Eskandar Momeni, Minister of Interior of Iran and other senior Iranian civil and military officials.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff & Chief of Defence Forces along with Mohsin Naqvi, Minister of Interior, intensified engagements with top Iran officials on Monday.
Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, met Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in continuation of Pakistan’s efforts to promote peace and stability in the region.
During the meeting, Ghalibaf criticised Washington over what he described as repeated failures to honour commitments under the “Islamabad memorandum of understanding.” “The commitments of both sides under the memorandum are clear. It was the United States that, by failing to uphold its commitments, prevented stability from being established in the region and provided yet another reason for mistrust,” Ghalibaf said, according to IRIB.
Ghalibaf, the head of Iran’s negotiating team, said Tehran remains committed to implementing the conditions outlined in the agreement and rejected the idea that Iran would yield to pressure.
“We are pursuing the implementation of the conditions set out in the memorandum. It is the United States that must fulfill its commitments under the agreement,” he said.
Field Marshal Asim Munir, for his part, said Pakistan would continue efforts to help restore stability in the region, according to IRIB.
