ISLAMABAD, Jun 22: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday announced the successful repatriation of eight Iranian fishermen who had been rescued at sea after their boat ran aground.
In a post on his official X wall, DPM Dar said the eight Iranian fishermen, who were rescued by the British vessel MMA Valour, departed from Karachi for Iran on Monday morning following the completion of all necessary arrangements.
He said Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other concerned authorities worked closely with Iranian and British officials to facilitate the fishermen’s safe transit and early return to their homeland.
“Glad to share that the eight Iranian fishermen rescued at sea by the British vessel MMA Valour after their boat ran aground have been successfully repatriated and departed from Karachi for Iran this morning,” Dar wrote.
The deputy prime minister said the coordinated efforts reflected Pakistan’s commitment to humanitarian cooperation and regional goodwill.
He also expressed appreciation for the confidence placed in Pakistan by the Iranian government in handling the matter and thanked all stakeholders for their cooperation in ensuring the safe return of the fishermen.
“We appreciate the trust reposed in Pakistan by Iran and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in handling the matter for their nationals, and the cooperation of all stakeholders in making their safe return possible,” he added.
