NEW DELHI: Iran today said it is willing to mediate in the Kashmir issue if both India and Pakistan wants so even as it hoped that better relations lie ahead for both countries.
Noting that Iran has excellent relations with both the countries, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said his country does not want to lose the existing bond.
"We cannot lose that. That bond is too important, both with India and Pakistan. We hope for the best of both countries. If Iran can be of any help, we stand ready, we are not volunteering, we stand ready," he said responding to a question on whether Iran can play a mediator role in the Kashmir issue.
He said the three countries share common ideas of the future democratic international system.
"We hope we move forward to a better relation between our very dear friends India and Pakistan," he said.