Pakistan FM briefs Touhid on Islamabad’s steps amid regional tension

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Published On: 06 May 2025, 20:14 Updated On:06 May 2025, 21:07
Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar -Collage Photo

DHAKA, May 6, 2025 (BSS) – Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar phoned Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Sunday evening to brief him on Islamabad’s position and steps taken in light of the escalating tensions with India.

“He called me at 8 PM last night to inform me about what exactly happened and what steps Pakistan are taking regarding the matter,” Touhid told reporters at his ministry this evening. 

The adviser clarified that the Pakistani foreign minister did not seek any assistance or specific response from Dhaka during the conversation.

“I simply stated that we want to see a peaceful environment prevail in the region,” Touhid said, adding, “Measures should be taken to de-escalate tensions … no untoward incidents should occur that could escalate tensions. That is our expectation, we want any problem to be resolved through dialogue and discussion,” he added. 

Responding to a question, he said if New Delhi sought his views on the issue, he would express the same message.


“If Delhi wants to know from me, I will say exactly the same thing. If they don’t want to brief me, then I have nothing further to say,” he added.

“Since the foreign minister of Pakistan called me, I told him that we want peace, we do not want any conflict here.”

Meanwhile, the Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka, in a statement issued via its official Facebook page, said the deputy prime minister and foreign minister had briefed the Bangladeshi adviser on the escalating regional tensions resulting from “India’s unfounded allegations and unilateral measures, including its arbitrary decision to suspend provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty.”

“The Foreign Affairs Adviser expressed concern regarding the current situation and stressed the importance of exercising restraint by all parties, emphasizing the need for de-escalation,” read the statement. 

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh, and emphasized the importance of maintaining regular high-level engagements, it added.
 

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