On February 12, Pakistan's foreign minister confirmed that 20 Iranian sailors will be transferred to the Pakistani side in the coming period. The move follows negotiations between the two countries to resolve the case of detained Iranian nationals.
According to official statements, the sailors are in stable health and will be repatriated in accordance with diplomatic procedures. Pakistan said the transfer is being carried out in a spirit of cooperation and goodwill between Islamabad and Tehran.
The case involves a group of Iranian sailors previously held by Pakistani authorities on suspicion of violating territorial waters. After an investigation and bilateral dialogue, the two sides reached an agreement on releasing the sailors.
No specific timeline for the transfer has been announced, but Pakistani officials said administrative and diplomatic procedures are being finalized to safely return the 20 Iranian citizens to their home country.
