Regional powers including Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar on Sunday urged both Pakistan and Afghanistan to exercise restraint and resolve their escalating border dispute through dialogue, following deadly cross-border clashes that have intensified tensions in recent days.
Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Abbas Araghchi called on the two neighbouring nations “to exercise restraint,” saying regional peace depended on stability between Islamabad and Kabul.
“Our position is that both sides must exercise restraint,” Araghchi said during a live interview with Iranian state television, according to AFP. “Stability between the two countries contributes to regional stability.”
Similarly, Qatar expressed “deep concern” over the deteriorating situation, warning that continued hostilities could undermine security across South and Central Asia.
In a statement, Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged both sides “to prioritise dialogue and diplomacy, exercise restraint, and work to contain the disputes in a way that helps reduce tension, avoids escalation, and contributes to regional peace and stability.”
