Minister of State for External Affairs values Pakistan’s constructive role as Dar reaffirms its commitment to peace.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ishaq Dar (left), Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Qatar Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi (right)
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ishaq Dar discussed the regional situation with Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi during a telephone conversation on Monday, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
Both leaders discussed the “evolution of the regional situation and matters of mutual interest,” MOFA said, adding that they “underlined the importance of dialogue and diplomatic engagement to address regional challenges.”
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke today with the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Qatar, Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi @Dr_Al_Khulaifi.
They discussed the evolution of the regional situation and matters of mutual interest. Both sides… pic.twitter.com/73RNy9OQpg
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) May 18, 2026
According to MOFA, the Qatari minister appreciated Pakistan’s “constructive role and ongoing diplomatic efforts,” while Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to “promote the shared goals of peace, stability and prosperity in the region and beyond.”
The call came amid ongoing communications between Pakistan and Qatar amid the US and Israel’s war against Iran.
Yesterday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke to Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and thanked Qatari leaders for their support to Pakistan’s mediation and de-escalation amid ongoing regional tensions.
This was the second telephone conversation between the two leaders in a week. On May 10, Prime Minister Shehbaz spoke with the Prime Minister of Qatar, exchanging views on the evolving regional situation and reaffirming support for peace in the region.
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Earlier on May 7, the two leaders had a “productive exchange of views” on the regional situation in a phone call. Prime Minister Shehbaz and Abdulrahman once again reaffirmed their commitment to facilitating ongoing peace efforts to ensure lasting peace between the United States and Iran.
On February 28, the United States and Israel launched a joint offensive against Iran. Tehran retaliated with attacks on Israel and other Gulf countries hosting American assets.
Pakistan subsequently positioned itself as a key mediator for peace, negotiating a two-week ceasefire and hosting the highest-level talks between the United States and Iran since the Islamic Revolution of 1979. Although the “Islamabad Talks” ended without an agreement, the ceasefire was held and later extended at Islamabad’s request.
The United States and Iran are expected to hold a second and final round of talks in Islamabad, although there has been no official confirmation from either side in this regard. Despite no confirmation, Pakistan has expressed optimism that a peace deal between the United States and Iran will be reached “soon.”
