ISLAMABAD:
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to making “honest and sincere efforts to promote regional peace and security” during a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to an official statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office.
According to the statement, the Prime Minister briefed President Pezeshkian on his recent engagements with several world leaders, including those of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkiye, aimed at promoting peace in the region.
The call came a day after the prime minister concluded a three-nation diplomatic visit focused on pushing for an end to the US-Israel war against Iran. It also followed indications from the United States that it may send a high-level delegation to Islamabad for a second round of talks on Iran.
The Prime Minister’s Office said Prime Minister Shehbaz and President Pezeshkian held detailed discussions on the evolving regional situation during what it described as a “warm and cordial” conversation that lasted approximately 45 minutes.
“With the support of friends and partners, Pakistan will remain fully committed to its honest and sincere efforts to promote regional peace and security,” the statement quoted the prime minister as saying.
He added that his interactions with regional leaders in recent days had been “very useful” in building consensus for a sustained process of dialogue and diplomacy aimed at achieving lasting peace in the conflict-affected region.
Prime Minister Shehbaz also thanked President Pezeshkian and Iranian leaders for sending a high-level delegation, led by President Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, for the talks in Islamabad on April 11-12, 2026.
The statement further noted that the prime minister appreciated the constructive engagement between Iranian leaders and Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir during his recent visit to Tehran.
Prime Minister Shehbaz also conveyed his respectful greetings to the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. Responding, President Pezeshkian thanked Prime Minister and Field Marshal Asim Munir for Pakistan’s strong commitment to promote peace efforts.
The Iranian president expressed confidence that bilateral relations between Pakistan and Iran will continue to strengthen in the coming days, the statement added.
Simultaneously, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a separate telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on Sunday, during which he emphasized the need for continued dialogue and engagement to resolve the current issues.
“Both leaders agreed to remain in close contact and also agreed on a phone call between the President of Iran and Prime Minister Shehbaz today,” the Foreign Ministry said in X. Dar emphasized that continued dialogue was essential to promote peace and stability in the region and beyond, it added.
Dar also spoke with his counterparts from Poland, Britain, Egypt and Canada. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski praised Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to facilitate a ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
He appreciated Islamabad’s commitment to dialogue. “MPD/FM Sikorski commended Pakistan’s efforts to facilitate a ceasefire between Iran and the United States and appreciated Pakistan’s continued commitment to dialogue and diplomacy to promote peace and stability,” the ministry said.
“Both counterparts appreciated the positive momentum in Pakistan-Poland relations and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen cooperation in areas of mutual interest,” the ministry added in a separate statement on X.
Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Dar also spoke to Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand. “Foreign Minister Anand appreciated and expressed support for Pakistan’s continued efforts to promote sustained dialogue and constructive engagement between the parties,” he said.
“Both sides expressed hope for lasting peace and a lasting ceasefire in the entire region, including Lebanon,” the statement added, noting that they also reaffirmed their commitment to broader regional stability and cooperation.
