The visit has been due since Imran took over as prime minist­er in August last yearISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan will soon make a maiden visit to Tehran, which observers see as part of Pakistan’s efforts to maintain a delicate balance in its ties with Iran and Saudi Arabia. The visit has been due since Imran took over as prime minister in August last year. Tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia have been running high for years because of their competing strategic interests in the Middle East and beyond. “Our close ties with Riyadh do not mean we will become part of any initiative that undermines Iran,” commented another official, adding that both Iran and Saudi Arabia “understand Pakistan’s approach”. In the past, Pakistan tried to mediate between Iran and Saudi Arabia but all those diplomatic efforts failed to achieve the desired results.

Source: The Express Tribune April 10, 2019 03:32 UTC