Summary According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, Pakistan is a responsible member of the international community and complies with all applicable sanctions regimes
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Pakistan is playing a role in mediation between Iran and the United States, the Foreign Office spokesperson said, adding that Islamabad’s latest contact with the US leadership took place earlier this week.
Responding to questions about diplomatic contacts between Pakistan and Afghanistan following airstrikes in Afghanistan, the spokesperson said the two countries remained engaged at various levels.
“Contacts between the two countries are continuing,” the spokesperson said, stressing that diplomatic channels remained open.
The spokesperson also clarified remarks previously attributed to them regarding US sanctions on Iran, saying the comments had been presented out of context and required clarification.
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According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, Pakistan is a responsible member of the international community and complies with all applicable sanctions regimes.
“Pakistan complies, and will continue to comply, with sanctions in accordance with international and domestic law,” the spokesperson said.
The spokesperson reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the multilateral system and a rules-based international order founded on international law.
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“Pakistan remains in continuous and constructive engagement with all relevant stakeholders,” the spokesperson added.
The Foreign Office spokesperson further said Pakistan attaches great importance to its longstanding and multifaceted strategic partnership with the United States.
“Pakistan remains committed to further strengthening its longstanding diplomatic, economic and security ties with Washington,” the spokesperson said.
