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Dar seeks Singapore’s help for return of Pakistanis, Iranians aboard vessels seized by US
Key takeaways
- In a post on X, Ishaq Dar said he spoke with Balakrishnan and requested Singapore’s assistance in facilitating the welfare and repatriation of 11 Pakistani and 20 Iranian seafarers currently near Singaporean waters.
- Dar said he also spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as Pakistan remains in close coordination with Iran on the matter.
- The foreign minister reiterated that Pakistan stands ready to facilitate the safe repatriation of Iranian nationals to Iran through Pakistan.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday contacted Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan to seek support for the repatriation of Pakistani and Iranian seafarers aboard vessels seized by US authorities.
In a post on X, Ishaq Dar said he spoke with Balakrishnan and requested Singapore’s assistance in facilitating the welfare and repatriation of 11 Pakistani and 20 Iranian seafarers currently near Singaporean waters.
Dar said he also spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as Pakistan remains in close coordination with Iran on the matter.
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