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Updated · wanaen.com · Aug 23
Araghchi, Munir Discuss West Asia Tensions as Pakistan Deepens August 11-22 Diplomacy
Updated
Updated · wanaen.com · Aug 23

Araghchi, Munir Discuss West Asia Tensions as Pakistan Deepens August 11-22 Diplomacy

3 articles · Updated · wanaen.com · Aug 23

Summary

  • Saturday’s call between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Pakistan army chief Asim Munir focused on regional developments and ways to bolster peace, stability and security in West Asia.
  • The two discussed diplomatic efforts, political solutions and stronger regional consultations and cooperation, underscoring Tehran’s push to ease tensions through talks rather than escalation.
  • Araghchi has intensified those contacts in recent days, including another Saturday call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on reducing regional tensions.
  • Pakistan has also kept up direct engagement with Tehran: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Tehran on August 11, and Islamabad has been active in contacts aimed at lowering Iran-U.S. tensions.

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