New York: Pakistan has warned that snapback sanctions on Iran would derail diplomacy and further destabilize the region.
It was said by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Asim Iftikhar Ahmed at the meeting of the UN Security Council after the Council vote on Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
He called for making space for dialogue and a negotiated settlement under the JCPOA framework as re-imposing UN sanctions on Iran would further complicate the situation, harden positions, and divert efforts away from an amicable resolution.
The Ambassador highlighted position of Pakistan which is anchored in four guiding principles, i.e. creating space for diplomacy to succeed, the imperative of averting confrontation and preserving the integrity of the JCPOA and Resolution 2231.
He termed it as the foundation for an amicable resolution until a successor agreement is forged.
As an immediate neighbor and friend of Iran, Asim Iftikhar cautioned against any action that could exacerbate instability in a region already mired by crises. He said that diplomacy and dialogue should remain at the forefront of international efforts.
The Ambassador said Pakistan, will continue to stand for cooperation, convinced that with political will and prudence, the JCPOA framework can once again serve to sustain peace, security, and much-needed stability.
