FM Mohammad Ishaq Dar today received a phone call from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of France, Jean-Noël Barrot, on Friday, April 4, 2026.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday received a phone call from French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, where the two leaders discussed regional developments and bilateral ties.
The French foreign minister congratulated Pakistan on its role in securing an initial ceasefire agreement and expressed support for Islamabad’s continued efforts on a diplomatic path for lasting peace and stability in the region.
Both sides expressed concern over serious ceasefire violations in Lebanon and stressed the importance of full implementation and respect for the agreement.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, who praised Pakistan’s role in securing the initial ceasefire and supported its diplomatic efforts for lasting peace. Both leaders… pic.twitter.com/GIIFUdSsWs
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They also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen bilateral relations and enhance economic and trade cooperation, agreeing to remain in close contact.
When Pakistan brokered a ceasefire between Iran and the US, Israel launched a series of attacks on Lebanon, violating the ceasefire. Later, Donald Trump said he had urged Benjamin Netanyahu to scale back Israel’s military operations in Lebanon and expressed hope that a broader ceasefire could hold.
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His remarks came after Washington announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran following weeks of escalating conflict across the region, with peace talks planned in Islamabad aimed at securing a long-term solution.
Despite the ceasefire, Israel has stepped up attacks across Lebanon, carrying out some of its deadliest attacks since the conflict with Hezbollah escalated last month.
Lebanese authorities say hundreds have been killed and over a thousand wounded, fueling fears that continued hostilities could derail fragile diplomatic efforts and potentially lead to a wider regional escalation.
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Pakistan, which played a key role in brokering the ceasefire between the US and Iran, has stressed that the ceasefire should be extended to Lebanon. Officials in Islamabad and elsewhere have expressed concern that Israeli operations risk undermining the accord, while reiterating their commitment to facilitating dialogue and advancing peace efforts through upcoming talks.
Washington’s and Tehran’s divergent positions on whether Lebanon is covered by the ceasefire have increased the uncertainty. While the US maintains that Israel’s actions fall outside the ceasefire, Iran insists that continued attacks are in violation of the deal, warning that they could render the talks “meaningless” and jeopardize prospects for lasting peace in the region.
