ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have underscored the urgent need for de‑escalation and dialogue to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
This came during a telephonic conversation between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Friday, a Foreign Office statement said.
“The two leaders exchanged views on the latest developments in the regional situation, emphasising the urgent need for de-escalation and dialogue,” it said.
They also discussed the Pak-China Five-Point Initiative for peace in the Gulf and the Middle East.
During the call, they reaffirmed the strong, fraternal Pakistan–Saudi Arabia relationship and agreed to remain in close contact.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke with Saudi Foreign Minister HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan @FaisalbinFarhan.
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— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 3, 2026
The war between the United States, Israel, and Iran that began on February 28 has plunged the Middle East into deep turmoil. Iran has been carrying out attacks on Israeli and US targets across the region, while also targeting neighboring countries that are not part of the conflict.
Pakistan-China peace plan to end the Iran war
It may be recalled that Pakistan and China have agreed on a comprehensive five-point framework aimed at restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and Middle East, following high-level talks between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Tuesday.
The two sides called for an immediate cessation of hostilities, the initiation of dialogue among all parties, protection of civilians and critical infrastructure, ensuring the security of key maritime routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, and upholding the principles of the United Nations Charter to achieve lasting peace in the region, according to a statement issued by Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry.
Earlier Pakistan Foreign Office said the joint five-point peace initiative by Pakistan and China has received broad appreciation from across the region and beyond, with even US leadership acknowledging ongoing diplomatic efforts.
The plan is being seen as part of a wider, coordinated push for de-escalation, with officials noting strong alignment between proposals discussed in Beijing and outcomes of recent consultations held in Islamabad involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt.
On Tuesday, Pakistan and China jointly called on the United States, Israel, and Iran to halt ongoing strikes and begin “peace talks as soon as possible.”
