Pakistan airs concern over US withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal
- By Web Desk -
- May 09, 2018
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Wednesday voiced concern over the United States’ (US) withdrawal from an international nuclear deal with Iran.
In a statement, the FO said the US decision of pulling out of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) would reflect badly on the international community’s effort to find a solution to the conflict.
It said the JCPOA represents a very good example of a negotiated settlement of complex issues, through dialogue and diplomacy.
The FO said Pakistan had welcomed the JCPOA when it was concluded, and hoped that all parties will find a way for its continuation, especially when the International Atomic Energy Agency has repeatedly verified Iran’s compliance.
It said Pakistan noted the willingness of the parties to the Agreement to work together to uphold their respective commitments as stipulated in the JCPOA, despite US decision to withdraw from it.
The statement said Pakistan believes that international treaties and agreements concluded through painstaking negotiations are sacrosanct.
US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the US would pull out of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), sparking an international outcry.
Iranian officials have condemned Trump’s decision to pull out of the 2015 deal, which had lifted sanctions in exchange for curbs to Iran’s nuclear programme.