Pakistan: Iran and the U.S. Should Show Restraint

Referring to the Islamabad memorandum of understanding, Asif Ali Zardari stressed that Tehran and Washington adhere to their commitments and resolve differences through diplomacy.

Asif Ali Zardari, the President of Pakistan, asked America and Iran to exercise restraint and stick to their commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum. He also warned about increasing tensions in the Persian Gulf region and its consequences for energy security and global trade.

According to Anatoly, Asif Ali Zardari called on Iran and the United States to adhere to their commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum during a meeting with Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev in Islamabad on Tuesday.

According to the statement of the Office of the President of Pakistan, Zardari emphasized the necessity of self-restraint and resolving differences through dialogue and diplomacy. The Islamabad Memorandum was reached last June with the aim of creating a framework for resolving the regional conflict.

The President of Pakistan also expressed concern over the escalation of tensions in the Persian Gulf, particularly attacks on shipping lanes, energy facilities and critical infrastructure.

He emphasized that the continuation of conflicts can affect regional stability, global energy security, international trade and supply chains.

Zardari also emphasized the importance of maintaining the security of maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea and called for efforts to prevent further escalation of tensions.