Beijing: During a bilateral meeting with his Iranian Defense Minister on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (S.C.O.) Defense Ministers Meeting in China, Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif strongly condemned the illegal actions and illegitimate attacks of the Zionist regime on the Islamic Republic of Iran.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the Pakistani Defense Minister expressed grave concern over ongoing global conflicts and condemned the unprovoked and unlawful military actions taken by Israel against Iran.

In his address, the minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast commitment to the principles and objectives of the S.C.O., emphasizing the importance of collective security, coordinated counterterrorism efforts, and enhanced regional connectivity.

He urged for the peaceful settlement of disputes through dialogue, mediation, and preventive diplomacy.