EU foreign policy chief and Qatari state minister also appreciate Pakistan’s efforts in the call with the DPM.
Foreign Minister Dar received the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, Jiang Zaidong. Photo: MOFA
Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong on Wednesday appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role in advancing peace and security in the Middle East and Gulf region during a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on X Day, Ambassador Zaidong conveyed China’s deep appreciation for Pakistan’s efforts to promote peace and security in the Middle East and the Gulf region.
The statement further noted that Foreign Minister Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s sustained commitment to promoting dialogue and diplomacy as essential tools for achieving lasting peace and stability in the Middle East and Western Asia.
“Both sides expressed the hope that ongoing efforts will lead to lasting peace and security in the region, to the benefit of all parties,” the statement read.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, @MIshaqDar50had a telephone conversation tonight with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, Faisal bin Farhan, @FaisalbinFarhan.
The two leaders discussed the regional situation and the evolution of events in… pic.twitter.com/Cu2SOakprL
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 7, 2026
Earlier, Foreign Minister Dar discussed the evolving regional situation and urged a lasting peace process during a series of telephone conversations with his regional counterparts and European Union Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas.
According to MOFA, during a telephone conversation with Kallas, FM Dar discussed the latest regional developments.
He said Dar highlighted Pakistan’s sustained efforts to promote dialogue and diplomacy for lasting peace, while Kallas praised Islamabad’s role in creating space for diplomacy, including facilitating the initial ceasefire between the United States and Iran, and expressed the European Union’s (EU) full support for Pakistan’s ongoing peace initiatives.
Foreign Minister Dar held a telephone conversation with Qatari Minister of State Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi as part of Pakistan’s intensification of diplomatic relations amid rapidly evolving regional developments.
“During the call, Dar highlighted Islamabad’s sustained efforts to promote dialogue and diplomacy for peace and stability, while the Qatari minister appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role,” he said.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke today with the Minister of State of Qatar, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi @Dr_Al_Khulaifi.
On the latest regional developments, DPM/FM shared Pakistan’s sustained efforts to promote dialogue… pic.twitter.com/mM2z2szWwE
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 8, 2026
Foreign Minister Dar also had a telephone conversation with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, during which the two discussed the latest developments in the region.
“Dar highlighted Pakistan’s continued determination to promote dialogue and diplomatic engagement, sharing the latest developments in Pakistan’s efforts to foster peace and stability in the region,” he said.
Dar also spoke with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and exchanged views on the development of the regional situation.
“Foreign Minister Dar highlighted the latest developments in Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to promote dialogue and diplomatic engagement towards advancing peace and stability in the region,” the statement said.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, @MIshaqDar50had a telephone conversation tonight with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, Faisal bin Farhan, @FaisalbinFarhan.
The two leaders discussed the regional situation and the evolution of events in… pic.twitter.com/Cu2SOakprL
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 7, 2026
According to MOFA, in a conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, the two leaders discussed the regional situation and evolving events in the Middle East and the broader region.
“Foreign Minister Dar shared the latest developments in Pakistan’s continued efforts to promote dialogue and diplomatic engagement for peace and stability in the region,” he said.
Ceasefire progress
Last night, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the United States and Iran, along with their allies, had agreed to an immediate two-week ceasefire under a framework facilitated by Pakistan.
In a post on
With the utmost humility, I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, together with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere, including Lebanon and elsewhere, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.
I warmly welcome…– Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 7, 2026
The announcement followed a dramatic about-face by US President Donald Trump, who agreed to the pause shortly before a deadline tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Iran, represented by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, expressed its willingness to stop counterattacks and ensure safe passage through the strategic waterway, subject to the cessation of hostilities.
The understanding, described as the framework of the “Islamabad talks,” was the result of sustained back-channel diplomacy led by Pakistan, which facilitated exchanges between Washington and Tehran and helped bridge key differences.
