Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian arrived in Pakistan. His agenda includes meetings with senior officials to discuss security and other issues. This visit follows recent tensions between Iran and Pakistan sparked by cross-border airstrikes. Abdollahian, leading a delegation, aims to address security, economic, and trade concerns.
On Pakistan Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani’s invitation, the visit includes talks with Jilani and Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar. Diplomatic sources view this as a move towards normalizing bilateral relations. Key negotiation points include addressing the killing of nine Pakistanis in Iran and ensuring justice.
Cross-Border Incidents and Diplomatic Responses
On January 16, Iran targeted a militant group in Balochistan, causing casualties. Pakistan retaliated by withdrawing its ambassador and barring the Iranian envoy from returning. This response protested Tehran’s “blatant breach” of sovereignty. Pakistan then struck terrorist hideouts inside Iran on January 18. This operation, “Marg Bar Sarmachar,” targeted the BLA and BLF bases.
Read: Pakistan’s Military Operation ‘Marg Bar Sarmachar’ Strikes Terrorist Bases in Iran
Diplomatic ties briefly strained but resumed on January 26. However, tensions resurfaced with the killing of nine Pakistani citizens near the Iranian border, an incident reported by Iranian media without any group claiming responsibility. The foreign ministers of both countries are expected to hold a joint press stakeout after their discussions.
