Hossein Amir-Abdollahian (left) is greeted by Jalil Abbas Jilani in Islamabad.

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian’s visit to Pakistan after military action from both sides is a right step towards solving outstanding disputes through negotiations. Neighbouring countries have no other choice than to settle their longstanding disputes through meaningful dialogue. The use of force will only harm the relationship of both countries and innocent people will suffer (“Iran FM in Pakistan for talks after tit-for-tat air strikes,” Jan.29, Gulf Today website).

According to the report, Iran’s foreign minister was in Pakistan for talks on Monday, as both nations sought to ease tensions after deadly cross-border strikes threatened diplomatic relations.

Pakistan always believes in a brotherly relationship with Iran. People of Pakistan and people of Iran have rock-solid bonding with each other. Where there’s a will there’s a way.

It’s a highly laudable step taken by the Iranian government to send its foreign minister to Pakistan to have dialogue with Pakistani authorities and resolve the differences through meaningful dialogue. The Iranian foreign minister’s visit is not only good for both the countries but also good for the whole region.

I am sure with a positive gesture from both countries everything will get solved between both countries and the region will remain a peaceful region for all.

Shams Talah,

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