Times of Islamabad

Pakistan FM Qureshi responds over Iranian allegations of sponsoring terrorism in Iran

Pakistan FM Qureshi responds over Iranian allegations of sponsoring terrorism in Iran

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi responds overIranian allegations of sponsoring terrorism in Iran.

Iran had Pakistan responsible for an attack that killed more than 20members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards.

Qureshi said that he had assured Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif thatPakistan would “never condone [any terrorist] activity”.

“We have always condemned such activity. Iran is our neighbour and we wouldnever cause any problem for them,” Qureshi said.

“We respect their sovereignty and territorial integrity and I’m sure theyrespect ours.”

He said that Pakistan would be “helpful” if Iran comes forward with anyevidence. He recalled that Pakistan had cooperated with Iran in the past to”overcome these difficulties”.