ISLAMABAD:
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to make “honest and sincere efforts to promote regional peace and security” during a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to an official statement issued by the prime minister’s office.
According to the statement, the prime minister informed President Pezeshkian of his recent engagements with several world leaders, including those from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkiye, aimed at promoting peace in the region.
The call came a day after the prime minister wrapped up a three-nation diplomatic visit focused on pushing for an end to the US-Israel war against Iran. It also followed indications from the US that it may send a high-level delegation to Islamabad for a second round of talks on Iran.
The prime minister’s office said Prime Minister Shehbaz and President Pezeshkian held detailed discussions on the evolving regional situation during what it described as a “warm and cordial” conversation that lasted about 45 minutes.
“With the support of friends and partners, Pakistan will remain fully committed to its honest and sincere efforts to promote regional peace and security,” the statement quoted the prime minister as saying.
He added that his interactions with regional leaders in recent days had been “very helpful” in building consensus for a sustained process of dialogue and diplomacy aimed at achieving lasting peace in the conflict-ridden region.
Prime Minister Shehbaz also thanked President Pezeshkian and the Iranian leadership for sending a high-level delegation led by President Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to talks in Islamabad on 11-12. April 2026.
The statement further noted that the Prime Minister appreciated the constructive engagement between the Iranian leadership and Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, during his recent visit to Tehran.
Prime Minister Shehbaz also conveyed his respectful greetings to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. In response, President Pezeshkian thanked the Prime Minister and Field Marshal Asim Munir for Pakistan’s strong commitment to promoting peace efforts.
The Iranian president expressed confidence that bilateral relations between Pakistan and Iran will continue to strengthen in the coming days, the statement added.
Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a separate telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on Sunday, stressing the need for continued dialogue and engagement to resolve ongoing issues.
“Both leaders agreed to remain in close contact and also agreed on a phone call between the President of Iran and Prime Minister Shehbaz later today,” the foreign ministry said on X. Dar stressed that continued dialogue was essential to promote peace and stability in the region and beyond, it added.
Dar also spoke to his colleagues from Poland, Great Britain, Egypt and Canada. According to the Foreign Ministry, Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski praised Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to facilitate a ceasefire between the US and Iran.
He appreciated Islamabad’s commitment to dialogue. “DPM/FM Sikorski commended Pakistan’s efforts to facilitate a ceasefire between Iran and the US and appreciated Pakistan’s continued commitment to dialogue and diplomacy to promote peace and stability,” the ministry said.
“Both counterparts appreciated the positive momentum in Pakistan-Poland relations and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen cooperation in areas of mutual interest,” the ministry added in a separate statement on the X.
Meanwhile, DPM Dar also spoke to Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand. “FM Anand appreciated and expressed support for Pakistan’s continued efforts to promote sustained dialogue and constructive engagement between the parties,” it said.
“Both sides expressed hope for lasting peace and a lasting ceasefire throughout the region, including in Lebanon,” the statement added, noting that they also reaffirmed their commitment to broader regional stability and cooperation.
