Iran and Qatar on Thursday expressed serious concern over the ongoing tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, urging regional countries to play a constructive role in maintaining peace and stability. The statement came during a phone call between Iran\u2019s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Qatar\u2019s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Thani. \u201cThe foreign ministers of Iran and Qatar, while expressing concern over tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, stressed the importance of continued regional efforts to preserve peace and stability in the area,\u201d said a statement issued by Iran\u2019s foreign ministry. Bilateral relations between Islamabad and the Taliban-led administration in Kabul have deteriorated following two major terrorist attacks in Pakistan in recent days\u2014one at Cadet College Wana in South Waziristan and another in Islamabad. Tuesday\u2019s suicide bombing targeted the Islamabad District Judicial Complex, killing 12 people and injuring at least 36 others, including lawyers and petitioners present at the court building. The attack coincided with Pakistani forces clearing Cadet College Wana in South Waziristan, eliminating all Fitna al-Khawarij militants\u2014a term used for the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan\u2014who had infiltrated the educational institution. The statement added that Araghchi and Thani also discussed bilateral ties and regional developments, emphasizing the importance of strengthening cooperation in all areas of mutual interest. Additionally, the two leaders exchanged views on the situation in Gaza and the recent US draft resolution submitted to the UN Security Council, highlighting the need for continued consultations to safeguard the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, particularly their right to self-determination. Russia, Iran push for continued Pak-Afghan talks On November 12, Russia\u2019s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi exchanged views on the latest bilateral and regional developments. They welcomed the agreement reached between the Taliban administration in Kabul and Islamabad \u2014 mediated by Qatar and Turkiye \u2014 on a mutual ceasefire and an end to cross-border firing along the Pak-Afghan borders. Lavrov and Araghchi called for continued dialogue between Pakistan and Afghanistan to resolve differences through political and diplomatic means, in the interests of ensuring regional stability and security. They also discussed developments in the Middle East, particularly the Palestinian\u2013Israeli issue and its consideration at the UN Security Council. The two ministers reaffirmed their mutual commitment to the unconditional implementation of the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Russia and Iran, which entered into force on 2 October.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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