Shafaqna Pakistan: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate telephone conversations with his Saudi and Turkish counterparts to discuss the latest regional developments and diplomatic efforts to ease tensions.
According to foreign media reports, Araghchi exchanged views with the Saudi and Turkish foreign ministers on the prevailing regional situation. The discussions also covered possible diplomatic measures to reduce tensions and help end the ongoing escalation.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke by telephone with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, on follow-up measures related to understandings reached at the inaugural meeting of the Makkah Defence Alliance.
The two ministers also exchanged views on regional and international developments, including matters of mutual interest at multilateral forums, according to Pakistan’s Foreign Office.
The Foreign Office said the discussion also covered implementation of understandings reached during the inaugural meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee of the Makkah Defence Agreement, held in Istanbul on Aug 31.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye signed the joint defence agreement on Aug 7 in Makkah. Under the pact, an armed attack against any one of the three member states is to be treated as an attack against all.
Source: Dunya News
