Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi during the weekly press briefing categorically rejected the Indian claims regarding CDF’s visit to Tehran. Andrabi stated that Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir did not visit Iran as a representative of US envoy. He further clarified that the visit to Tehran was undertaken within Pakistan’s independent diplomatic mediation framework.
The Foreign Office weekly briefing encompassed:
- US-Iran Mediation: FO confirmed that active diplomatic engagements were underway to restore the peace talks, de-escalation tensions in Middle East while adhering to the international obligations.
- Afghan Issue: Andrabi stated Islamabad’s willingness to talk with Kabul. However, sustainable cooperation would hinge on verifiable action against terrorist proxies operating from Afghan soil.
- Rejection of Indian Narrative: FO explicitly rejected Indian claims regarding Kirana Hills, and reiterated that Pakistan’s air defense system successfully defended all strategic infrastructure during the 88 Hour war against India.
- Diplomatic Protest: FO lodged protest against the demolishing od consular structures outside Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi.
- Makkah Defence Agreement: Andrabi stated that the mutual defence framework remains open to nations intending to share collective security obligations.
