ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Sunday emphasised the urgent need for de-escalation in the ongoing Iran conflict amid renewed diplomatic efforts to restore peace and stability in the region.
This came during a telephonic conversation between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Pakistan’s Foreign Office said in a statement.
“Both leaders emphasised the urgent need for de-escalation to ensure peace and stability, and agreed to remain in close contact,” the statement read.
Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke with Saudi Foreign Minister HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud @FaisalBinFarhan to review the latest regional developments.
Both leaders emphasized the urgent need for de-escalation to… pic.twitter.com/OgBxhHEMOB
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 5, 2026
On Friday, the two leaders also held a telephone conversation to discuss the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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 neighbouring countries that are not part of the conflict.
On March 29, Islamabad hosted key talks between the Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt to discuss the evolving situation in the Middle East.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Türkiye’s Hakan Fidan, and Egypt’s Dr Badr Abdelatty participated in the two-day talks (March 29–30).
During the quadrilateral consultative meeting, the top diplomats discussed the evolving regional situation and exchanged views on peace and security.
Pleased to welcome my dear brothers, the Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt, to Islamabad for the second round of our Consultations. Grateful for their presence at this critical moment, reflecting our strong fraternal ties.
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— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) March 29, 2026
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, the 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, Turkiye, and Egypt.
