Pakistan

Pakistan welcomes resolution of Iran nuclear issue

Says a confrontation on the issue would have destabilised the region.

Web Desk November 24, 2013

Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement it welcomes understanding on the Iran nuclear issue. PHOTO: FILE.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan welcomed the understanding reached between Iran and P5 +1 in Geneva on the Iran nuclear issue, Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Sunday.

Stating that Pakistan considers Iran to be a brotherly neighbouring country, the statement added that a peaceful solution to the issue had always been desired.

The statement from the ministry said that it was being stressed that a confrontation be avoided on the Iran's nuclear program by Pakistan as it could have destabilised the region.

The understanding between Iran and P5+1 in Geneva is important as it bodes well for the peace and security situation in the region and the world.

P5+1 group which comprises of the United States, Britain, France, Russia, China and Germany met in Geneva on Saturday and reached an understanding in a bid to reach an interim accord with Iran on its nuclear programme after a decade of failed efforts.