Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has expressed deep concern over current regional tensions and underscored the significance of dialogue, restraint, de-escalation by all sides, and sustained diplomatic engagement to attain lasting peace and stability.
He was speaking to Iranian International Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, on the sidelines of the SCO CFM Assembly in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyz Republic in the present day.
Ishaq Dar emphasised the necessity to construct on the understandings reached beneath the Islamabad MoU of June 2026.
The 2 Ministers reaffirmed the shut and longstanding ties between Pakistan and Iran and reviewed the evolving regional state of affairs.
The Iranian International Minister appreciated Pakistan’s continued diplomatic assist and constructive efforts in selling regional peace and safety. He additionally thanked Pakistan for facilitating the protected return of Iranian fishermen and crew members, together with these from vessels interdicted by the US. He additional acknowledged Islamabad for its shut coordination with the Iranian, the US and different related authorities to make sure their protected transit by Pakistan and return to Iran.
The 2 sides agreed to take care of shut coordination and common consultations on problems with mutual curiosity and reaffirmed their dedication to working collectively for regional peace, stability, and shared prosperity.
