Foreign Ministers review recent regional developments and agree to maintain close contact on matters of mutual interest.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Photo: X/ Archive
Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov praised Pakistan’s proactive role in promoting regional peace and reducing tensions during a phone call with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday.
The conflict began following coordinated US-Israeli airstrikes against Iran on February 28, including the assassination of Iran’s supreme leader, prompting Tehran to retaliate with missile and drone strikes against Israeli and US targets. Pakistan has since taken a leading diplomatic role in efforts to de-escalate the crisis, positioning Islamabad as a venue and facilitator for potential talks between the United States and Iran.
Pakistan’s leadership has received international recognition for its role in facilitating peace efforts in the Middle East, particularly in promoting US President Donald Trump’s 15-point plan for regional stability. The praise from US and Iranian officials underscores Pakistan’s growing profile as a diplomatic mediator in regional conflicts, reflecting its commitment to international peace efforts and its strategic influence in South and West Asia.
The Ministry of External Affairs said today on
He also expressed full support for the Pakistan-China Five Point Initiative aimed at fostering peace and stability in the Gulf and the Middle East.
“The two leaders also reviewed recent regional developments and agreed to maintain close contact on matters of mutual interest,” the statement added.
Deputy Prime Minister/Minister of Foreign Affairs, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50spoke today with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of #UzbekistanBakhtiyor Saidov @FM_Saidov.
Foreign Minister Saidov praised Pakistan’s proactive role in promoting peace, stability and reducing regional tensions, and… pic.twitter.com/zjsZYh2xN3
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 2, 2026
Last week, Pakistan hosted the foreign ministers of Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, who arrived in Islamabad over the weekend for a quadrilateral meeting focused on reducing tensions between the United States and Iran.
The foreign ministers also agreed on the need to contain the situation, reduce the risks of further military escalation and create conditions conducive to structured negotiations.
They stressed that dialogue and diplomacy remained the only viable way forward, while calling for adherence to the principles of the United Nations Charter, including respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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Following Sunday’s four-way talks, in a televised statement, Foreign Minister Dar announced that Islamabad could host high-risk talks between Iran and the United States “in the coming days.” “I briefed the visiting brother foreign ministers about the prospects of possible US-Iran talks in Islamabad. The visiting foreign ministers expressed their full support for this initiative,” he said.
He added that “Pakistan will be honored to host and facilitate meaningful talks between the two sides for a comprehensive and lasting agreement,” adding that both Tehran and Washington had expressed confidence in Islamabad’s role as a neutral facilitator.
