Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar exchanged views on Tuesday with his Emirati counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the evolving regional situation as diplomacy intensifies to resolve the conflict between Iran and the United States.
Since the start of the war between the United States, Israel and Iran, Pakistan’s leadership has intensified its diplomatic efforts to help reduce tensions. Dar has held telephone conversations with his counterparts from several Gulf states and other countries, highlighting the importance of reducing tensions and emphasizing the need to pursue dialogue and diplomacy in accordance with the principles of the United Nations Charter.
In a conversation with his UAE counterpart today, Foreign Minister Dar underlined the importance of peace and stability, called for an immediate de-escalation of tensions and emphasized that dialogue and diplomacy remained the only viable way forward, the Foreign Office (FO) said in X.
He also expressed grief over the loss of lives, including three Pakistani nationals, in Iran’s attacks on the UAE and reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong solidarity with the country.
Both leaders exchanged Eid greetings and agreed to remain in close touch.
Senator DPM/FM @MIshaqDar50 spoke to DPM/FM HH Sheikh of UAE @ABZayed.
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Earlier, Pakistan acknowledged that it was actively seeking diplomatic avenues to help end the ongoing war in the Middle East, while warning against media speculation that could undermine sensitive efforts that require discretion.
In exclusive conversation with The express PAkGazetteFO spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Islamabad remained firmly committed to resolving the conflict through dialogue and compromise, in line with its long-standing foreign policy principles.
“Pakistan, in line with its long-standing policy, remains committed to resolving the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf through diplomatic means and engagements,” Andrabi said.
However, he stressed that such efforts required confidentiality. “Diplomacy and negotiations often require that certain matters be advanced discreetly,” he said, urging the media to refrain from speculation and wait for official announcements.
