Pakistan says it is closely watching the situation in Iran and expresses support for a peaceful resolution, urging stability and calm in the neighbouring country.
President Zardari says Pakistan’s strategic location and Bahrain’s financial expertise can boost trade, investment and economic cooperation between both countries.
Pakistan says it hopes the US will soon restart immigrant visa processing, calling the suspension part of an internal review, as it also comments on Iran and India.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says talks have been held on a possible defence pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, but no agreement has been signed yet.