ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch has stated on Thursday (18th Jan, 2024) that the military strikes carried out by Pakistan were not targeted against Iran or its institutions but the terror hideouts there.

Mumtaz Zahra Baloch maintained that Pakistan fully respected the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

“The sole objective of today’s act was in pursuit of Pakistan’s own security and national interest which is paramount and cannot be compromised...

“Pakistan desires to have peaceful relations with all countries in the region including Iran…

“Pakistan will continue to engage with Tehran to ensure that the peace prevails and the two countries make concerted and coordinated efforts to combat the threat of terrorism…

“Iran is a brotherly country and the people of Pakistan have great respect and affection for the Iranian people.

“We have always emphasized dialogue and cooperation in confronting common challenges including the menace of terrorism and will continue its endeavor to find joint solutions”, the spokesperson stated.

“Pakistan’s security and sovereignty is sacrosanct, inviolable and sacred…it remains ready and willing to protect itself.”

Foreign Office Spokesperson rejected that any information was shared with Pakistan prior to the Iranian act two nights ago.

She noted that there were channel of communications where all aspects could be shared between the two countries.

FO spokesperson hoped that Iran would not repeat such acts as they only undermine the trust and confidence between the neighborly countries.

“Caretaker PM, who is in Davos to attend the annual meeting of World Economic Forum, has decided to cut short his visit in view of ongoing developments,” she added.  

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