Ishaq Dar urges diplomacy in calls with Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar urged sustained diplomacy in separate telephone calls on Thursday with his Iranian, Omani and Saudi counterparts. The Foreign Ministry said the discussions focused on regional developments and ways to promote peace and stability.

What did Ishaq Dar discuss with Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia?

Dar discussed regional developments and matters of mutual interest with each counterpart. He stressed that sustained diplomatic efforts and continued dialogue were essential for peace, security and stability in the region. The Omani call also covered bilateral relations, and the Saudi call produced an agreement to continue consultations.

What did Dar say in each call?

In his call with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, the two officials exchanged views on recent regional developments and matters of mutual interest, according to the Foreign Ministry. Dar underscored the need for all parties to remain constructively engaged. He said active and sustained diplomatic efforts were essential to achieving lasting peace, security and stability. Both ministers reaffirmed the importance of continued diplomatic engagement amid evolving regional circumstances.

Earlier, Dar spoke with Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi. They discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations in areas of mutual interest, as well as recent regional and international developments. Both ministers stressed the need for continued dialogue and diplomatic engagement to promote regional peace and stability, the ministry said.

Dar also spoke by telephone with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. They exchanged views on regional and international developments and matters of mutual interest. Both sides emphasized dialogue and diplomatic engagement, and agreed to stay in close contact and continue consultations, according to the ministry.

Who did Dar meet from the UK?

Separately, Dar met Britain's Minister of State for Security Dan Jarvis, who was visiting Islamabad. The two sides reviewed bilateral relations and discussed ways to expand cooperation in security, law enforcement, migration, trade and investment.

They agreed to strengthen cooperation in these areas, the Foreign Ministry said. The diplomatic contacts come as Pakistan continues engagement with regional and international partners on issues affecting peace and stability.