Pakistan asks US, Iran to uphold commitments under Islamabad MoU

Pakistan has expressed its deep concern over the flare-up in violence in Middle East, urging all sides to uphold their respective commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which remains an enduring foundation for understanding, mutual respect and shared prosperity for the region and beyond, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Saturday.

This was stated by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative at UN Security Council Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad during a briefing on the “Implementation of Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015): Twenty-first report of the Secretary General” in New York on Friday.

Following is the text of ambassador Asim Iftikhar’s statement:

“Mr President, Pakistan expresses its deep concern at the escalation in tensions in the region which is in no one’s interest. 

The cycle of violence and instability must end for the good of regional and international peace, security and prosperity. All efforts should be made to restore normalcy and bring the parties back to the negotiations table. 

Pakistan calls on all parties to exercise restraint and refrain from any actions that may further undermine regional peace and stability. Evidently, there is no alternative to continued engagement, dialogue and diplomacy to achieve the shared goal of peace and stability in the region.

We reiterate our support for the resolution of all outstanding issues, including the Iran nuclear issue through peaceful means, diplomatic engagement and sustained dialogue. We have always emphasized that diplomacy and dialogue should remain the guiding principles for achieving negotiated settlement of all contentious issues in accordance with the rights, obligations and responsibilities of the parties concerned. 

The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding signed last month offers a viable roadmap to address all outstanding issues through diplomatic means. The two parties agreed to address issues through negotiations in order to reach a mutually acceptable settlement. Any interruption in this diplomatic process would complicate the issue further. 

Pakistan urges all sides to uphold their respective commitments under the Islamabad MoU which remains an enduring foundation for understanding, mutual respect and shared prosperity for the region and beyond. 

Pakistan, along with partners, has been making constructive diplomatic engagement in supporting de-escalation, ceasefire efforts, and the broader pursuit of stability in the region. We are heartened by the expert level talks held so far and the positive progress made on issues related to the aspects of the Islamabad MoU. We look forward to continued constructive engagement between the parties. 

As these sensitive negotiations continue, we should avoid any actions or messaging that may contribute to misunderstandings. All our efforts and energies should be devoted to advancing the implementation of the Islamabad MoU. 

Pakistan will continue its efforts to realize the objectives of the Islamabad MoU, achievement of a comprehensive final deal and advancement of peace and security for the benefit of all in the region and beyond.”

We reiterate our support for the resolution of all outstanding issues, including the Iran nuclear issue through peaceful means, diplomatic engagement and sustained dialogue. We have always emphasized that diplomacy and dialogue should remain the guiding principles for achieving… pic.twitter.com/4AaZkbxtdB

— Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the UN (@PakistanUN_NY) July 10, 2026