Tehran has no objection over inclusion of Saudi Arabia in CPEC, says Iran's envoy
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Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan Mehdi Honardoost on Thursday clarified that Tehran had no objection over the inclusion of any country in the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, DawnNewsTV reported.
When asked about Saudi Arabia's possible partnership in the CPEC, the Iranian envoy said, "CPEC is not just a trade or business project, it offers a platform to the regional countries to get united."
The Iranian envoy expressed these view following a five-day visit to Quetta, where he was accompanied by the Iranian consul general and other officials.
Honardoost welcomed investment in Pakistan, he was of the view that the Muslim countries should get united and foil the conspiracies being hatched against them.
The Iranian ambassador went on to assert that Pakistan and Iran were strategic partners and brotherly Islamic countries who enjoyed decades-old ties.
He, however, said that some miscreant elements were carrying out cross-border attacks along the Pak-Iran border to hamper the brotherly ties. "We would not allow such elements to affect our historic relations," Honardoost said.
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Oct 04, 2018 08:00pm
That's fair enough. CPEC is only causing some trolls restlessness!
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Oct 04, 2018 08:14pm
Positive Iran's attitude for CPEC and about its neighbors.
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Oct 04, 2018 08:15pm
Iran needs any economic help it can get but once you help them they will turn their backs. The ministers know how to flatter to get what they want.
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Oct 04, 2018 08:20pm
I think Iran knows the reality of CPEC.
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Oct 04, 2018 08:22pm
Muslim countries should get united and foil the conspiracies being hatched against them."
Unless one gets out of this impression that world is against them ,you are likely to remain depressed.If Muslim countries were actually united ,why millions of muslims would be taking refugee in non muslim countries.
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Oct 04, 2018 08:23pm
Sounds well rather diplomatic...
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Oct 04, 2018 08:59pm
Great gesture, hope all corners think same way and help in regional growth
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Oct 04, 2018 09:00pm
Very correct and sensible observations by the Iranian envoy on CPEC.
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Oct 04, 2018 09:02pm
Would it not be sensible to link with Iran our closest muslim neighbour, this should be a no brainer. America is not an ally; but with iran its cultural, spiritual and ethnic, if we can strengthen ties with distant muslims why not the ones next door.
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Oct 04, 2018 09:02pm
It is right approach adopted by Iranians because any development in the industries and trade will have positive impact on regional countries. Some powers are trying to restrict the trade between the countries in order to control their resources.
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Oct 04, 2018 09:31pm
Surprised by the views..!!
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Oct 04, 2018 09:54pm
Who is asking Iran for their opinion ? Did they ask us when they occupied Syria or sent missiles to yemen ?
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Oct 04, 2018 09:54pm
Good and sensible. Sit down and talk is the only way out.
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Oct 04, 2018 10:03pm
Much mature retort by honorable ambassador .
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Oct 04, 2018 10:10pm
But what's the point. Saudis themselves don't want to be part of the road.
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Oct 04, 2018 10:13pm
Pakistan has no objections to the development of the Chahbahar port by the Indians for Iran and Afghanistan and beyond.
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Oct 04, 2018 10:45pm
Mature and sensible reply from Iran. Hope Pakistan helps Iran indirectly on the long run. High hopes with Imran Khan. He wants to tackle this diplomatically without trampling the tails of the royals
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Oct 04, 2018 10:48pm
Smart answer. CPEC is ONLY causing discomfort to countries like India and USA.
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Oct 04, 2018 11:18pm
Great diplomacy frOm PMIK and PTI to make an adversary say this! Bravo
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Oct 04, 2018 11:20pm
Iran has given space to India next door to Pakistan and now Pakistan is giving space to KSA. They are even. There should be no complain about what one country wants to do to do business in the free world.
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Oct 04, 2018 11:39pm
Iran wants Saudi to suffer losses.
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Oct 04, 2018 11:46pm
It is really a mature approach to foster regional friendship.
Saudi Arabia and Iran, must help in promoting peace in the Middle East.
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Oct 05, 2018 12:08am
He is smart. He did not say Iran wants to join CPEC.
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Oct 05, 2018 12:34am
Even if they had any objection, who lets go of 8 billion dollars
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Oct 05, 2018 12:46am
If Pakistan had no objection with regards to Chabahar project which was funded by India , why Iran will have any objection if saudi’s wants to invest in CPEC project.
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Oct 05, 2018 02:11am
Absolutely mature policy
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Oct 05, 2018 02:58am
Iran and Pakistan are true brotherly countries and very nice neighbors, they should keep it up this way, dont let the west or their poppets to make it worse, its time for Iran,Pakistan,Saudi and all Gulf state to unite against common enemy, together we can lead the world, dont forget Turkey.
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Oct 05, 2018 03:15am
Iran has always played positive and constructive role.
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Oct 05, 2018 03:56am
Iran was the 1st, who started the gas pipeline but we never kept the promise.
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Oct 05, 2018 03:59am
Very good gesture by Iran. Pakistan should stand by them when it comes to USA.
Pak should also get Iran and Saudia on the same page. We need peace in the region.
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Oct 05, 2018 04:08am
@Texan ..Very good comment and so true.!
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Oct 05, 2018 04:37am
@Harmony-1© When CPEC loan repayment becomes active and kicking in, we will see who becomes restless.
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Oct 05, 2018 04:57am
I don’t get it. I though Saudi Arabia is not interested in CPEC? Pakistan u-turn again?
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Oct 05, 2018 04:57am
Iran very well knows Saudi Arabia would not touch a mess like CPEC
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Oct 05, 2018 06:07am
Why isn't Iran investing?
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Oct 05, 2018 06:37am
What a wonderful sensible statement by Iran !!
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Oct 05, 2018 06:55am
They would be happy to see Saudi get trapped in CPEC. Why would they have any problems?
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Oct 05, 2018 08:09am
Who is asking Iran if they object or not.
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Oct 05, 2018 08:22am
@Harmony-1© Very true, a very positive statement.
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Oct 05, 2018 09:02am
Very logical statement, Iran, KSA, both members of OPEC, they sit together and fix Oil prices. They can sit together in CPEC talks too for their interests.No big deal.
Time, opportunities, can change any moment. Today all nations prefer their interests first, and Iran nor KSA are exceptions.
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Oct 05, 2018 09:44am
@Mitzvah Kehimkar, Beersheba, Israel They are waiting for the Israeli investment to come.
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Oct 07, 2018 01:49am
@Dreamer that's why you're called dreamer!
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