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Looks like Indo-Iranian relationship is not what it used to be. This is quite a departure from the usual Iranian position over the few years.

https://www.dawn.com/news/1324191/iran-ready-for-mediation-to-resolve-kashmir-issue-iranian-envoy

Iran ready for mediation to resolve Kashmir issue : Iranian envoy
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Iran's Ambassador to Pakistan Mehdi Honardoost has said that Iran is ready to use its special influence and relations with Pakistan and India to mediate between the conflicting parties on Kashmir issue and help bring sustainable peace in the region.

In an interview with APP, Honardoost said, “Iranian government has announced its readiness for any support, for any hope of peace and tranquillity in the region.”

However, the ambassador clarified that neither side has put in a formal request for mediation yet.

“We have not yet received any official request from both sides for Iran as a large country in the region to come and try to solve the matter,” he said.

The ambassador maintained that any conflict or tension between the two countries would hinder their progress and also impact upon the economies of the other countries in the region.

"It is important to remove such tensions to ensure sustainable and durable peace in the region," he added.

Terrorism a global phenomena
The ambassador said that terrorism is a global phenomenon, “It's not located only in one area or in one country, and it is the consequence of the approach of the super powers towards terrorism.”

He said "If we analyse terrorism, on one hand the super powers have been supporting some sort of terrorist elements against the host country's government and on the other they have been fighting against it on some other time or in some other country.”

This contradictory approach is the root-cause of good or bad terrorists.

Terrorism is bad in all its manifestations, he said. “In Syria they are so dangerous and one day they will come back to their societies and I am sure that the control of those terrorists will not be so easy for these governments.”

When asked his comments on Syria crisis, he said that there were several terrorists groups in Syria some six years ago, “receiving some facilities from some countries, they came against the people of the Syria and the legal government of Syria, but the resistance of the people did not let them succeed.”

Importance of OIC
He was of the opinion that Organisation of Islamic Countries (OIC) was very important circle and group for the Islamic world and underlined the need to widen its sphere by adding all Islamic countries in its fold.

“As part of this family we should try to have more interaction, many Islamic countries right now are in a chaotic situation, and their people in a bad situation. We should try to improve the situation. The responsibility of this issue is on the shoulders of the big and important Islamic countries like Iran and Pakistan.”

He said the Islamic world is facing multifaceted problems at present which include conflicts and tensions between each other besides global challenges.

“More interaction and cooperation between the biggest Islamic countries can help remove tension between them”.

Responding to a question if Iran was interested in joining Saudi Arab's Islamic coalition, he said the Iranian authorities have announced their intentions to join the alliance as Iran firmly believes that all the tensions which the Islamic world is facing can be resolved mutually.

“Its better for all important countries to come together and resolve these issues of Islamic world, we believe that the coalition of peace has more priority and importance than any other problem.”

Pak-Iran trade and CPEC
Talking about the Pak-Iran trade ties, he said the bilateral trade was not up to its potential. However, he said the Free Trade Agreement draft has been signed and it would soon be operative to enhance two-way trade.

He said the relevant authorities of both countries would be meeting in the forthcoming 20th round of the economic joint commission between Pakistan and Iran during which, he added, some tangible plans would be evolved to further strengthen the trade ties.

Both neighbouring Iran and Pakistan are unique in the region and have very friendly and brotherly relations and their population constitutes a good market for the business community of the two countries, he said.

“Our future is bright after the removal of impediments. Hopefully our trade relations would continue to grow,” he remarked.

Replying to a query on China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), he said it is a giant project with full of opportunities, not only for Pakistan and China but for all countries of the region.

Mehdi Honardoost said it was beyond any doubt that it can not only work as a game-changer for the region but would also turn to be unifying force for the countries in the region.

“Our people in the region and the countries are suffering a lot from tensions and conflicts between some countries, and fortunately Pakistan had (acquired) very good position (through this project), a very good gesture regarding increasing the peace and tranquility of the region.”

He was confident that the completion of the CPEC would help bring in unity and consolidation by removing tensions among the conflicting countries.

“Hence, we announce our official stance and position regarding the Iranian interest and willingness to come into CPEC.” Earlier, he extended his Norouz greetings to the people of Pakistan. He said it is the beginning of the New Year and arrival of spring.

About his official assignment, he said he was increasing interactions with other departments and sectors in Pakistan to achieve better results. “I feel like at home as the people are almost same, same moods and styles, attitudes and almost same environment including weather as he finds in Mashad and its suburbs. “
 
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the key point of the article

"In an interview with APP, Honardoost said, “Iranian government has announced its readiness for any support, for any hope of peace and tranquillity in the region.”

However, the ambassador clarified that neither side has put in a formal request for mediation yet."


India's policy no 3rd party mediation in Kashmir , we even asked US to not mention the K word , so no thanks.
 
The Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Mehdi Honardoost has said that Tehran is willing to mediate between Pakistan and India over the long-standing issue of Kashmir if requested
Standard diplomatic response given by All countries when asked on mdiation Kashmir, that is they will mediate only when both nations request them.
Even UN Chief said the same thing few months back that he will mediate only If both countries request him.

They all know that that will never happen as India will never request anyones mediation on Kashmir.
 
Iran is a great friend but must know the red lines! We don't like any country interfering in our bilateral relations with any third country!!
 
Iran is a great friend but must know the red lines! We don't like any country interfering in our bilateral relations with any third country!!
Umm actually this was a very diplomatically balanced statementfrom envoy.
He clearly said mediation will happen only if both countries request.
 
Iran is a great friend but must know the red lines! We don't like any country interfering in our bilateral relations with any third country!!

Not any more. LOL!

Anyway, please free to tell the Iranians what the red lines are. Seems they crossed the one related to your sovereignty. That is more like a punch in the face for India. Do you know why they are this angry? Could be because Doval wants the USA to take action against Taliban and Iran for supporting the Taliban. It was in your papers a couple of weeks back. There is a thread on it here as well. Look for it. Modi is murdering your traditional alliances one by one to become America's favourite Asian poodle.
 
Iran offered to mediate? funny...... Kiya piddi aur kiya piddi ka shorba ...... :dirol:
 
Iran too considered Kashmir a disputed territory - another victory for Pakistan's stance towards Kashmir. A very welcome gesture from Iran and Pakistan should welcome that with both hands.

Jay ho!
Umm where did Iran say it considers Kashmir a disputed territory.
Only thing the envoy said is they will mediate only if both countries request them.
 
Iran too considered Kashmir a disputed territory - another victory for Pakistan's stance towards Kashmir. A very welcome gesture from Iran and Pakistan should welcome that with both hands.

Jay ho!

Entire world can acknowledge Kashmir as discussed Property. However, none can interfere between Bilateral Issue between two countries. India-Pakistan needs to solve it bilaterally. :cheers:
 
Umm where did Iran say it considers Kashmir a disputed territory.
Only thing the envoy said is they will mediate only if both countries request them.

So what do you mediate for? Disputes or in celebrating birthdays?

Read again
"Iran is ready to use its special influence and relations with Pakistan and India to mediate between the conflicting parties on Kashmir issue and help bring sustainable peace in the region."

What else do you call a dispute? OK call it "Kashmir Conflict" but you are still talking about same Kasmir. Happy now :) ??
 
Iran too considered Kashmir a disputed territory - another win for Pakistan's stance towards Kashmir. A very welcome gesture from Iran and Pakistan should welcome that with both hands.

Jay ho!


Indians desperately trying to spin this story though! LOL! Iran has basically called Kashmir disputed territory and one Indian here thinks that's a balanced statement! In terms of dimplomatic language that is Iran telling India to GFY. This may be a result of Doval trying to play James Bond. India finds itself on the wrong side of both Iran and Russia in its ambitions in Afghanistan. Pakistan is in the stronger position as the neighbourhood seems to be coming together against Indo-US interests in the region.

So what do you mediate for? Disputes or in celebrating birthdays?

Read again
"Iran is ready to use its special influence and relations with Pakistan and India to mediate between the conflicting parties on Kashmir issue and help bring sustainable peace in the region."

What else do you call a dispute? OK call it "Kashmir Conflict" but you are still talking about same Kasmir. Happy now :) ??


Indians in denial. Modi is royally screwing their foreign policy.
 
Entire world can acknowledge Kashmir as discussed Property. However, none can interfere between Bilateral Issue between two countries. India-Pakistan needs to solve it bilaterally. :cheers:

You had time to sell this "naswar" but Kashmir Dispute didn't resolve bilaterally. Now India can refuse but Pakistan should welcome all international support and build pressure on India to give up its stupid stance.

Its time when Pakistan reverse India's isolation theory back on India.
 
You had time to sell this "naswar" but Kashmir Dispute didn't resolve bilaterally. Now India can refuse but Pakistan should welcome all international support and build pressure on India to give up its stupid stance.

Its time when Pakistan reverse India's isolation theory back on India.


Iranians have avoided mentioning Kashmir as a matter of policy. But I think the bets are now off. The game is changing in Afghanistan.
 
You had time to sell this "naswar" but Kashmir Dispute didn't resolve bilaterally. Now India can refuse but Pakistan should welcome all international support and build pressure on India to give up its stupid stance.

Its time when Pakistan reverse India's isolation theory back on India.

Apparently, you are on "naswar". :enjoy: It's Pakistan who never tried to Resolve Kashmir Issue. :coffee:

Best of luck to Pakistan with Isolation Theory & international support. However, both will not have any bearing on Kashmir, as per Shimla Accord no third party can mediate. :pop:
 
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