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No need for India to take a leaf out of Pakistan’s Iran mediation book, says envoy

admin — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:37:00 +0000

Ambassador to China Vikram Doraiswami speaking at the Protectionism and Global Economic Governance Panel at the 14th World Peace Forum on July 4, 2026. Photo: X/EOIBeijing

Rejecting comparisons between India’s role on the world stage and Pakistan’s recent mediation efforts in the Iran crisis, Ambassador to China Vikram Doraiswami said on Saturday (July 4, 2026) that New Delhi’s involvement in an already crowded field would not have particularly benefited India.

“The question about mediation that you’re talking about, this is for individual countries to decide whether that adds value to their larger national position. We have done our bit of that in the past. I don’t see how, at this point of time in what is already a crowded field, that would benefit us in any particular way,” he said at the World Peace Forum in Beijing, an annual foreign policy event hosted by Tsinghua University, speaking in response to a question on Pakistan’s mediation in the Iran crisis and India’s broader global leadership aspirations.

Mr. Doraiswami pointed out that India and China, as two major powers, had both not offered their services to mediate whether in Ukraine or Iran, and added it was unfair to compare India with Pakistan considering, for instance, their different economic sizes or India’s broader integration with the world.

“As far as I see it, our position in recent crises, both in West Asia and even in Eastern Europe, has been quite similar to that of China. I don’t see China or India actually stepping forward to offer mediatory services in either of these two matters. And quite frankly, I think the comparison with Pakistan, if I might be a little direct, is a little unfair to us. I think the economies of the two countries will tell you a lot. It is up to that country to decide what it chooses to do in the region. I don’t see why we should follow a leaf from their book,” he said.

“About what more could India do in terms of global leadership, we should look at countries according to what they are actually doing in the larger global system,” he added. “Our integration with the globe is at a level not matched by most countries. This includes our economic integration with European countries, with ASEAN countries, and our willingness to contribute to larger questions of peace and security. We’re willing to do all of this.”

Published – July 04, 2026 10:29 am IST

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No need for India to take a leaf out of Pakistan’s Iran mediation book, says envoy

admin — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:02:00 +0000

Ambassador of India to the People’s Republic of China, Vikram Doraiswami
| Photo Credit: PTI

Rejecting comparisons between India’s role on the world stage and Pakistan’s recent mediation efforts in the Iran crisis, Ambassador to China Vikram Doraiswami said on Saturday (June 4, 2026) that New Delhi’s involvement in an already crowded field would not have particularly benefited India.

Published – July 04, 2026 10:29 am IST

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Iranian President Raisi, Pakistan PM Sharif agree on joint efforts to eradicate terrorism months after tit-for-tat air strikes

admin — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:56:46 +0000

In this photo released by Prime Minister Office, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, right, with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, left, prays after planting a tree in the prime minister house in Islamabad, Pakistan, Monday, April 22, 2024.
| Photo Credit: AP

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on April 22 agreed on joint efforts to eradicate terrorism as they discussed ways to promote cooperation between their countries, months after the two neighbours carried out tit-for-tat air strikes against alleged terrorist hideouts on rival lands.

Mr. Raisi, the first head of State of any country to visit Pakistan after the February 8 general elections, was welcomed by PM Sharif at the Prime Minister House where the Iranian leader inspected the Guard of Honour.

During their talks, President Raisi and Prime Minister Sharif agreed on joint efforts to eradicate terrorism, state-run Radio Pakistan reported.

It added that the two leaders also held discussions to increase trade and communication links between their countries.

Addressing a joint press conference, Iranian President Raisi said that the existing bilateral trade volume was “not acceptable” and added that Iran and Pakistan have decided to increase the trade volume to $10 billion.

“We are committed to strengthening relations at high levels….Economic and trade volume between Iran and Pakistan is not acceptable. We have decided as a first step to increase trade volume between our two countries to $10bn,” Mr. Raisi said.

On his part, Mr. Sharif called for strengthening Pak-Iran ties despite challenges. “We have to keep this relationship strong despite the challenges we both face,” he said.

Mr. Sharif said he had detailed discussions with President Raisi on “religious, cultural, diplomatic, investment, and security matters” during their meeting.

He described Mr. Raisi as an “ocean of political intelligence and wisdom”, and said Iran would progress further under his leadership.

“Pakistan and Iran can prosper and our borders can see progress,” Mr. Sharif said, expressing hope that the shared border can adapt for trade and business.

He expressed hope for the relationship between the neighbours to be “firm and stable”, noting that today was an opportunity to “make this friendship a happy and prosperous one”.

Prime Minister Sharif and President Raisi planted a tree on the lawn of the Prime Minister House as the world marked Earth Day on April 22.

Mr. Sharif was quoted as saying that the entire nation welcomed the Iranian president’s visit while Mr. Raisi expressed gratitude to the premier for the warm welcome accorded to him, Radio Pakistan reported.

Mr. Raisi, who arrived in Pakistan on a three-day official visit to promote cooperation, was accorded a warm welcome at the Islamabad Airport and was received by Housing Minister Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada and Pakistan’s Ambassador to Iran Mudassir Tipu, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs posted on social media platform X.

The Iranian President is accompanied by his spouse and a high-level delegation comprising the Foreign Minister and other members of the Cabinet and senior officials, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Soon after Mr. Raisi’s arrival, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar called on the Iranian president in Islamabad, where they discussed bilateral relations as well as regional and global developments, Radio Pakistan reported.

Mr. Raisi and Mr. Dar “emphasised the importance of enhanced efforts to further consolidate bilateral relations in diverse fields”, it said, adding that they also “affirmed commitment to peace and constructive dialogue for resolving regional challenges”.

President Raisi has an extensive programme in Pakistan and is scheduled to meet President Asif Ali Zardari, Senate Chairman Yusuf Raza Gilani and Speaker of the National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq.

He will also visit Lahore and Karachi and meet with the provincial leadership, the Foreign Office said.

“The two leaders will participate in a ceremony regarding naming a highway in Islamabad as Iran Avenue,” Radio Pakistan earlier said, adding that the Prime Minister would also host a lunch for the Iranian President and his delegation.

“The two sides will have a wide-ranging agenda to further strengthen Pakistan-Iran ties and enhance cooperation in diverse fields including trade, connectivity, energy, agriculture, and people-to-people contacts,” according to the FO statement.

The talks will focus on regional and global developments and bilateral cooperation to combat the common threat of terrorism.

Pakistan and Iran enjoy strong bilateral ties anchored in history, culture and religion. This visit provides an important opportunity to further strengthen Pakistan-Iran relations, according to the Foreign Office.

Mr. Raisi is visiting Pakistan months after the cordial ties between the two neighbours suffered a setback when Tehran shocked Islamabad by carrying out airstrikes against alleged militant hideouts in the restive Balochistan province in January.

Pakistan swiftly responded by using killer drones and rockets to carry out “precision military strikes” against what it called “terrorist hideouts” in Iran’s Siestan-Balochistan province, killing 9 people.

However, the two sides acted fast to restrain tempers through diplomatic channels. Mr. Raisi’s visit is expected to further cement their ties.

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Iranian President Raisi arrives in Pakistan on three-day official visit

admin — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 08:06:33 +0000

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrives on a three-day official visit in Islamabad, Pakistan on April 22, 2024.
| Photo Credit: Reuters

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Islamabad on April 22 on a three-day official visit to meet Pakistan’s top leadership, the first by any head of state after the February 8 general elections in the country.

The X account of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Iranian president was accorded a warm welcome at the Islamabad Airport and was received by Housing Minister Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada and Pakistan’s Ambassador to Iran Mudassir Tipu.

President Raisi has an extensive programme in Pakistan as he is scheduled to meet President Asif Ali Zardari. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Senate Chairman Yusuf Raza Gilani and Speaker of the National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq.

He will also visit Lahore and Karachi and meet with the provincial leadership, the Foreign Office said.

According to Radio Pakistan, Mr. Raisi will meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today while there will also be a round of delegation-level talks between the two countries.

“Upon arrival at the Prime Minister House, a guard of honour will be presented to the visiting dignitary,” the report said.

The Iranian president and PM Shehbaz will plant a sapling in the Prime Minister’s House on the occasion of Earth Day, it said, adding that they would also attend the signing ceremony of memorandums of understanding between the two countries for cooperation in various fields.

“The two leaders will participate in a ceremony regarding naming a highway in Islamabad as Iran Avenue. They will also hold a press talk,” Radio Pakistan said, adding that the prime minister would also host a lunch for the Iranian president and his delegation.

However, the two sides acted fast to restrain tempers through diplomatic channels. Mr. Raisi’s visit is expected to further cement their ties.

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