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Ishaq Dar and Abbas Araghchi discuss energy security and maritime safety
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss regional stability and the security of maritime trade routes. Dar emphasized the critical need for uninterrupted energy supplies and the safe, swift passage of commercial vessels, noting the significant impact of maritime disruptions on developing nations and global supply chains.
The two officials agreed to maintain close coordination and scheduled a meeting in New York on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly. Dar reiterated that diplomacy and dialogue are the only viable paths to ensuring regional peace.
These discussions occur amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, including disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandab Strait. While US officials report increased oil flows through Hormuz, recent data shows a sharp contraction in maritime activity, with only four commodity vessels crossing the strait on a recent Thursday. Simultaneously, Pakistan has condemned Houthi attacks on merchant shipping in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, warning of far-reaching consequences for global energy and food security.
In a separate domestic development, Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting of the National Steering Committee on Fuel Subsidy to review the Prime Minister’s Special Relief Scheme. The committee reported that most fuel stations are now operational under the system and approved SMS-based token redemption for areas lacking internet connectivity.
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Abbas Araghchi · Bab al-Mandab · Iran · Ishaq Dar · Mohammad Ishaq Dar · Pakistan · Pakistan Foreign Office · Strait of Hormuz
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- [DISPUTED] Maritime activity in the Strait of Hormuz has seen a sharp contraction, with only four commodity vessels crossing on a recent Thursday. en.dailypakistan.com.pk
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting to review the implementation of the Prime Minister’s Special Relief Scheme for fuel subsidies. www.express.pk
- [DISPUTED] Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz have increased compared to previous months. news50.sa
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 10 to 11 million barrels of oil pass through the Strait of Hormuz daily on average. news50.sa
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Iranian Ministry of Interior acknowledged assassinations of security leaders by organized armed groups. news50.sa
- [● 9 SOURCES] Ishaq Dar stressed the necessity of uninterrupted energy supplies and safe passage for commercial vessels. news50.sa · arynews.tv · en.dailypakistan.com.pk · www.independenturdu.com · dailykhabrain.com.pk · +4 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Ishaq Dar emphasized that diplomacy and dialogue are the only viable paths to regional peace. news50.sa · arynews.tv · www.independenturdu.com · dailykhabrain.com.pk · dnanews.com.pk · +3 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The foreign ministers of Pakistan and Iran agreed to meet in New York during the 81st UN General Assembly. arynews.tv · www.independenturdu.com · dailykhabrain.com.pk · dnanews.com.pk · eawaz.com · +2 more