ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Bangladesh have expressed concern over the evolving regional situation in the Middle East and the wider region.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman during which they discussed the implications of the ongoing war for regional peace and stability, as well as its wider consequences.
“Reaffirming their commitment to strengthening Pakistan-Bangladesh relations, both sides agreed to continue close engagement to advance bilateral and multilateral cooperation, a Foreign Office statement said on Wednesday.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke today with Dr. Khalilur Rahman, Foreign Minister of Bangladesh.
They expressed concern over the evolving regional situation in the Middle East and the wider region and its implications for… pic.twitter.com/KQVxc0WyDi
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) March 11, 2026
Tensions in the Gulf region have escalated following coordinated strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran on February 28.
The attacks have further reduced hopes for a diplomatic resolution to Tehran’s long-running dispute with Western countries and Israel over its nuclear programme.
In response, Iran announced it was targeting American military bases in several Gulf states.
These strikes were strongly condemned by the affected countries, which reported that some attacks damaged civilian infrastructure.
Pakistan condemned both the initial strikes on Iran and Iran’s subsequent retaliatory attacks across the region, urging all sides to exercise restraint and work toward de-escalation to prevent further conflict.
