Jaishankar Addresses All-Party Meeting on Pakistans Role in US-Iran Negotiations

During an all-party meeting, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed concerns regarding Pakistans involvement in mediating talks between the United States and Iran. Jaishankar emphasized that India does not wish to be perceived as a “dalal nation,” a term that implies a nation acting as a proxy or intermediary in conflicts.

The remarks come amid heightened geopolitical tensions involving the US, Iran, and Pakistans role in the region. Jaishankar further elaborated that Indias foreign policy is driven by its own national interests and strategic autonomy, rather than acting as an intermediary for other countries.

This statement reflects Indias longstanding position of maintaining a balanced approach to foreign relations in the face of complex regional dynamics. The meeting also served as a platform for various political parties to express their views on Indias foreign policy and its implications for national security.

In recent years, calls for mediation have arisen amid deteriorating relations between the US and Iran, especially following the United States withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal in 2018. Pakistan has, at times, positioned itself as a facilitator for dialogue between opposing nations in the region, a role that has garnered both criticism and support from various international observers.