Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced on Saturday that eight Iranian fishermen, who were rescued at sea by the British vessel MMA Valour after their boat ran aground, have been successfully repatriated. They departed from Karachi for Iran this morning.
Coordination between authorities
In a post on social media platform X, Dar stated that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan and all concerned authorities coordinated closely with Iranian and UK authorities to facilitate the safe transit and early return of the Iranian brethren to their homeland. The rescue operation involved the British vessel MMA Valour, which came to the aid of the stranded fishermen after their boat encountered difficulties at sea.
Details of the rescue
The fishermen were rescued after their boat ran aground, though the exact location and date of the incident were not specified in the announcement. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs worked with Iranian consular officials in Karachi and UK representatives to ensure the fishermen's safe passage. Their departure from Karachi marks the conclusion of a joint effort involving multiple countries.
Humanitarian aspect
Dar emphasized the humanitarian nature of the operation, noting that the safe return of the fishermen was a priority for Pakistan. He expressed gratitude to the UK authorities and the crew of MMA Valour for their role in the rescue, as well as to Iranian officials for their cooperation. The fishermen are reported to be in good health and have been reunited with their families in Iran.
