Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Photo courtesy of Anadolu.
Pakistan reaffirmed its support for diplomatic efforts to ease tensions as mediation between the United States and Iran continued.
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar conveyed this position during a phone conversation with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, where they discussed recent developments in the region and ongoing peace initiatives.
Dar also held separate calls with United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty to exchange views on the situation.
During his discussion with Cooper, both sides emphasized the need for continued dialogue, with the United Kingdom acknowledging Pakistan’s role in facilitating engagement.
Similar points were raised in Dar’s exchange with Abdelatty, where both officials highlighted sustained cooperation as key to promoting stability.
The diplomatic outreach took place as Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in St. Petersburg, amid a pause in direct contacts between Washington and Tehran.
Previous talks between the United States and Iran held in Islamabad two weeks earlier did not produce an agreement, according to officials.
Pakistani authorities said efforts were ongoing to resume negotiations, citing a ceasefire announced on April 8 and later extended by United States President Donald Trump, while a report said Iran had relayed a proposal through mediators, including Pakistan, to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and defer nuclear discussions.
