Pakistan’s Ambassador to Belarus Sajjad Haider Khan held a meeting with Ambassador of Iran to Belarus Alireza Sanei in Minsk, Belarus discussed matters of mutual interest. During the courtesy call, they explored the two nations’ strong and deep rooted brotherly ties and rejoiced in their return to their respective embassies by January 26, 2024. Honored to receive Alireza Sanei, Ambassador of Iran to Belarus who paid a courtesy call today. Explored our nations' strong and deep rooted brotherly ties and rejoiced in the return of Ambassadors of Pakistans and Iran to their respective Embassies by January 26,… pic.twitter.com/JXo3biQxHU In a post on X, the Pakistani ambassador said, “Looking forward to the visit of Iran’s Foreign Minister to Pakistan on January 29, 2024.

Celebrating the lasting Pakistan-Iran friendship!” Iran violated Pakistan’s airspace on Jan 16, Tuesday, by firing a missile at Balochistan, resulting in the tragic death of two children and injuries to three girls. Tehran’s unilateral move prompted Islamabad to recall its ambassador. Islamabad also conveyed to Tehran that their envoy might also not return for the time being. Pakistan launched strikes on terrorists’ hideouts inside Iran in a retaliatory attack two days later on Jan 18. The tit-for-tat strikes across the porous border between the two neighbours fueled fears of wider instability in the region since the war between Israel and Hamas erupted on Oct 7 last year.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)