Iranian FM calls Pakistani counterpart, discuss post abduction scenario
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ISLAMABAD - Foreign Minister of Iran Javad Zarif Wednesday called Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi to discuss the situation arising following the abduction of Iranian guards near Pakistan-Iran border point of Mirjaveh, on October 16.
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi expressed his serious concern on the incident. He also briefed Mr Zarif about the active efforts launched by the Pakistan law enforcement agencies to ascertain the whereabouts of the missing Iranian guards, in coordination with the Iranian military and intelligence counterparts, said a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
During the telephonic conversation it was noted that the two Directors General (Military Operations) were in close contact through hotline to coordinate the search and rescue efforts including enhanced air surveillance and troops’ deployment in the border area where the incident took place.
Foreign Minister Qureshi said that such incidents are the handy work of our common enemies unhappy with the existing close, friendly relations between Pakistan and Iran. Reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment of not allowing anyone succeed in such malicious efforts, Qureshi noted that Pakistan and Iran have traditionally shared a ‘border of peace and friendship’ which would be maintained in the same spirit.
Thanking the Foreign Minister, Mr Javad Zarif underscored Iran’s desire to overcome all hurdles jointly with Pakistan in maintaining complete peace along the Pak-Iran border.
