Iran, Pakistan envoys to resume duties after tensions over deadly strikes
The Hindu
Iran and Pakistan agree to de-escalate tensions and resume ambassador duties after deadly strikes, followed by a visit from Iran's Foreign Minister.
Iran and Pakistan announced on January 22 that their Ambassadors would resume their duties after the two countries agreed to de-escalate tensions following an exchange of deadly strikes last week.
"It has been mutually agreed that the Ambassadors of both countries may return to their respective posts by January 26," said a joint statement by the Foreign Ministries in Tehran and Islamabad.
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Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian is also due to visit Pakistan on January 29 following an invitation from his Pakistani counterpart Jalil Abbas Jilani, the statement said.
The decisions were announced following a phone call between Mr. Jilani and Mr. Amir-Abdollahian.
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