Talks Fail to Reach an Agreement

TEHRAN (Defapress) - Regarding the recent results of the talks, Esmail Baghaei, the Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, said: “We reached an understanding on some issues, but on 2-3 important issues, the views were distant, and in the end, the talks did not lead to an agreement.”

He also noted that this round of talks was the longest in the past year, lasting a total of 24 or 25 hours.

Baghaei emphasized that “diplomacy never ends,” and said: “This tool is for protecting national interests, and diplomats must perform their duties both in times of war and peace.”

He added that these talks were held after 40 days of the imposed war and took place in an atmosphere filled with mistrust and suspicion. Therefore, it was natural that these talks were not expected to conclude in one session.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson also pointed to the complexity of the issues, saying, “Some new issues, such as the issue of the Strait of Hormuz, were added to these negotiations, each of which has its own complexities.”

Baghaei continued by stating that “in any situation, the diplomatic apparatus must pursue the rights and interests of the Iranian people.”

He also thanked the government and people of Pakistan and its officials, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Army Chief Asim Munir, and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar.

Baghaei said, “We thank them for their kind hospitality and are confident that contacts between Iran, Pakistan, and our other friends in the region will continue.”

In conclusion, the Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson emphasized that “diplomacy is present alongside the defenders of the homeland and we are ready for all kinds of sacrifices.”