Pakistan facilitates repatriation of 30 Iranians, says Ishaq Dar
Key takeaways
- Add ARY News on Google AAResize Pakistan has facilitated the repatriation of 30 Iranian nationals, including eight fishermen, announced Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday.
- Dar in his post on X, stated that the eight Iranian fishermen had previously been rescued by a British vessel.
- “We remain in close coordination with the Iranian, US and UK authorities to ensure the safe transit and early return of our Iranian brethren to their homeland.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Pakistan has facilitated the repatriation of 30 Iranian nationals, including eight fishermen, announced Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday.
Dar in his post on X, stated that the eight Iranian fishermen had previously been rescued by a British vessel. The group being repatriated also includes 22 crew members of the vessel Leonore/ Davina, whose release was secured through Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts.
“We remain in close coordination with the Iranian, US and UK authorities to ensure the safe transit and early return of our Iranian brethren to their homeland. Pakistan remains committed to humanitarian cooperation and to extending every possible assistance to our Iranian brothers.”