Pakistan seeks to use its ties with the US and Iran to mediate in the war and strengthen its own international position and economic prospects. This is stated in a Bloomberg article, reports UNN.
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As the publication emphasizes, the war between the US and Israel on one side and Iran on the other has been ongoing for almost 6 months. After Tehran established control over the Strait of Hormuz, it responded to the resumption of American bombings with new attacks on US regional allies and international shipping. Yemeni Houthis also joined the attacks, targeting vessels in the Red Sea area, which increased risks for global energy supplies and brought the oil price close to $100 per barrel.
Against this backdrop, Pakistan is trying to maintain contacts with both sides of the conflict, using its close relations with Iran and improved ties with the administration of US President Donald Trump.
Islamabad hopes to strengthen its economic position
As Bloomberg notes, Pakistan's leadership hopes that a diplomatic role in resolving the conflict will help the country open new economic opportunities after the war ends.
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For many years, Pakistan's international image was defined by natural disasters, security problems, and International Monetary Fund financial assistance programs, while foreign direct investment volumes remained low.
The publication notes that Donald Trump's return to the White House and his decision to support Israel in the war created an opportunity for Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to position the country as a peacemaker and strengthen its role in international politics.
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