ISLAMABAD: Pakistan says it continues to comply with all applicable US sanctions on Iran while maintaining diplomatic contacts aimed at ending the conflict between Washington and Tehran.
Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan said Pakistan would continue to follow all applicable sanctions regimes under international and domestic law.
He made the remarks during a media briefing while discussing Pakistan’s position on US sanctions against Iran.
Pakistan Continues Iran-US Mediation
Meanwhile, the spokesperson said Pakistan remains in contact with all relevant parties to help end the Iran-US conflict.
He stressed that negotiations and diplomacy offer the way forward for resolving the dispute.
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Pakistan has also maintained contacts with both sides during recent diplomatic efforts. Recent reporting says mediators, including Pakistan and Qatar, have continued efforts to support a negotiated settlement.
The spokesperson added that Pakistan’s latest contact with the US leadership took place during the week.
Pakistan Clarifies Earlier Remarks
Furthermore, the Foreign Office spokesperson addressed remarks previously attributed to him about US sanctions on Iran.
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He said those comments had been presented without their full context. Therefore, he stressed the need to clarify Pakistan’s actual position.
According to the spokesperson, Pakistan considers itself a responsible member of the international community. It will continue to comply with applicable sanctions in line with international and domestic law.
Diplomatic Contacts With Afghanistan Continue
The spokesperson also discussed diplomatic contacts between Pakistan and Afghanistan following recent airstrikes.
He said the two countries remain in contact at different levels. However, he did not provide further details about the nature or scope of those contacts.
Pakistan has continued to emphasize dialogue and diplomatic engagement on regional security issues.
Pakistan Reaffirms Ties With US
In addition, the Foreign Office spokesperson reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to its longstanding relationship with the United States.
He said Islamabad attaches importance to its multifaceted strategic partnership with Washington.
Pakistan also wants to strengthen its long-standing diplomatic, economic and security ties with the United States.
At the same time, Islamabad says it remains committed to a multilateral system and an international order based on international law.
The latest comments come as Pakistan, Qatar and other mediators continue diplomatic efforts to support a possible negotiated settlement between Iran and the United States.
