Pakistan President urges US and Iran to honor peace deal
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari met Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev in Islamabad on Tuesday to call for restraint between the US and Iran under their June agreement.

Call for diplomatic resolution
Zardari stated that differences must be settled through dialogue and diplomacy. He emphasized the importance of keeping maritime routes in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea safe from attacks.
Concerns over regional stability
The president warned that ongoing conflict threatens global energy security, trade, and supply chains. He stressed the need to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states in the region.
Trade expansion discussion
Kolokoltsev noted that bilateral trade reached $243.4 million in 2025 but remained below potential levels. He invited Zardari to visit Russia to translate their leaders goodwill into tangible results.
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- Anadolu Agency
- Middle East Eye
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