Foreign Minister appreciates Pakistan’s constructive role as Dar reaffirms commitment to peace
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (L), Qatar’s Foreign Minister Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi (R)
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar discussed the regional situation with Qatar’s Foreign Minister Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi during a telephone conversation on Monday, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
Both leaders discussed the “evolving regional situation and issues of common interest,” MOFA said, adding that they “underscored the importance of dialogue and diplomatic engagement in tackling regional challenges.”
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke today with Qatar’s Foreign Minister Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi @Dr_Al_Khulaifi.
They discussed developments in the regional situation and issues of common interest. Both sides… pic.twitter.com/73RNy9OQpg
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) 18 May 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 common goals of peace, stability and prosperity in the region and beyond.”
The call came amid ongoing communications between Pakistan and Qatar amid the war between the US and Israel against Iran.
Yesterday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, and thanked the Qatari leadership for their support for Pakistan’s mediation and de-escalation amid ongoing regional tensions.
This was the second phone conversation between the two leaders within a week. On 10 May, Prime Minister Shehbaz spoke with the Prime Minister of Qatar and exchanged views on developments in the regional situation and reaffirmed 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 call. Prime Minister Shehbaz and Abdulrahman reaffirmed their commitment to facilitate 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 that host US assets.
Pakistan subsequently positioned itself as a key broker for peace, brokering a two-week ceasefire and hosting the highest-level US-Iran talks 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 US and Iran are expected to hold a second and final round of talks in Islamabad, but there has been no official confirmation from either side regarding this. Despite no conformation, Pakistan has expressed optimism that a US-Iran peace deal would be reached “soon”.
