Pakistan facilitates repatriation of 30 Iranian nationals: FM Dar

Says Pakistan remains committed to humanitarian cooperation

Deputy Prime Minister. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday said Pakistan facilitated the repatriation of 30 Iranian nationals, including eight fishermen rescued at sea by a British vessel and 22 crew members from a vessel recently interdicted by US authorities.

In a post on X, FM Dar said the group included eight Iranian fishermen rescued by the British vessel MMA Valour after their boat ran aground,. 22 Iranian crew members from the vessel Lenore/Davina.

He said both groups were expected to transit through Karachi in the coming days.

FM Dar said Pakistan remained in close coordination with the Iranian, US. UK authorities to ensure the safe transit and early return of the Iranian nationals to their homeland.

“Pakistan is pleased to facilitate the repatriation of 30 Iranian nationals,” Dar wrote on X.

He added that Pakistan remained committed to humanitarian cooperation and to extending “every possible assistance to our Iranian brothers”.

Pakistan is pleased to facilitate the repatriation of 30 Iranian nationals.This includes 8 Iranian fishermen rescued at sea by the British vessel MMA Valour after their boat ran aground,. 22 Iranian crew members from the vessel Lenore/Davina, recently interdicted by US…

A day earlier, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar informed the National Assembly that DPM Dar had already contacted his Somali counterpart to discuss the issue, adding that the Foreign Office remained fully engaged. issued statements regarding the situation.

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Dar held a phone call last week with his Somalian counterpart Abdisalam Abdi Ali to convey Pakistan's "grave" concern over the situation. underscored the importance of ensuring the hostages' well-being, their early release, and safe repatriation.

Ali had assured Dar of Somalia's "continued and sincere efforts" to secure the hostages' release at the earliest opportunity.

Separately on Wednesday. Dar held a telephone conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a post on X.

Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar@MIshaqDar50held a telephone conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty.The two leaders exchanged views on the recent understandings reached between the United States. Iran and the forthcoming…pic.twitter.com/5mDCSPMVTN

According to the statement, the two sides exchanged views on recent understandings reached between the United States. Iran, as well as the upcoming Memorandum of Understanding in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, scheduled for Friday.

They also discussed preparations for the forthcoming Regional Four (R-4) Foreign Ministers’ meeting later this month.

Both ministers agreed to remain in close contact on matters of mutual interest and ongoing regional developments.

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