Pakistan, July 17 -- Pakistan has defended the Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, following his inclusion in the US Federal Bureau of Investigation's "most wanted" list over his alleged involvement in the 2007 disappearance of former FBI agent Robert Levinson.

Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan, in a statement on Wednesday, said that Ambassador Moghadam is viewed with respect in Pakistan and is a duly accredited envoy of a neighbouring country.

The statement also recognised the envoy's important role in promoting Pakistan-Iran bilateral relations, reaffirming Islamabad's commitment to maintaining friendly ties with Tehran.

"As far as Pakistan is concerned, the ambassador of Iran is widely respected for his r...