Pakistan: Pakistan has emphasized that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable path toward de-escalation and lasting peace and stability in the region. This was stated by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad while speaking at the Security Council briefing on “The Situation in the Middle East”.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Ambassador said Pakistan has been making sincere efforts to facilitate diplomatic engagement between the concerned parties. He thanked the parties and all our partners, as well as the UN Secretary-General for supporting these efforts. He said Pakistan will continue to play its constructive role to facilitate dialogue between the parties for a fruitful outcome.