Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar today received a phone call from French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Friday, April 4, 2026.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday received a phone call from French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, during which the two leaders discussed regional developments and bilateral relations.
The French Foreign Minister congratulated Pakistan for its role in securing an initial ceasefire agreement and expressed support for Islamabad’s continued efforts for a diplomatic channel for lasting peace and stability in the region.
Both sides expressed concern over the serious violations of the ceasefire in Lebanon and stressed the importance of full implementation and respect of the agreement.
Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, who praised Pakistan’s role in securing the initial ceasefire and supported its diplomatic efforts to achieve lasting peace. Both leaders… pic.twitter.com/GIIFUDSsWs
— Pakistan Television (@PakTVGlobal) April 10, 2026
They also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing economic and trade cooperation, and agreed to remain in close contact.
While Pakistan mediated a ceasefire between Iran and the United States, Israel launched a series of attacks on Lebanon, violating the ceasefire. Donald Trump later said he had urged Benjamin Netanyahu to reduce Israel’s military operations in Lebanon, expressing hope that a broader ceasefire could hold.
Also read: Israeli attacks on Lebanon endanger truce with Iran
His comments came after Washington announced a two-week truce with Iran following weeks of escalating conflict across the region, with peace talks scheduled in Islamabad aimed at securing a longer-term deal.
Despite the ceasefire, Israel has stepped up attacks across Lebanon, carrying out some of its deadliest attacks since the conflict with Hezbollah escalated last month.
Lebanese authorities say hundreds of people have been killed and more than a thousand wounded, fueling fears that continued hostilities could derail fragile diplomatic efforts and potentially lead to a broader regional escalation.
Read more: Israeli attacks throughout Lebanon
Pakistan, which played a key role in mediating the truce between the United States and Iran, has stressed that the ceasefire should be extended to Lebanon. Officials in Islamabad and elsewhere have expressed concern that Israeli operations risk undermining the deal, while reiterating their commitment to facilitating dialogue and promoting peace efforts through upcoming negotiations.
Divergent positions by Washington and Tehran on whether Lebanon is covered by the ceasefire have increased uncertainty. While the United States maintains that Israel’s actions fall outside the truce, Iran insists that continued attacks violate the agreement, warning that they could make talks “meaningless” and jeopardize prospects for lasting peace in the region.
