ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held high-level telephonic conversations with the Foreign Ministers of Portugal and Japan on Monday, emphasising the urgent need for de-escalation in the Middle East.
During these calls, Dar underscored Islamabad’s proactive role in promoting dialogue and diplomacy, while international partners expressed strong support for its efforts to foster lasting peace and stability in the region.
Earlier, Iran and the United States received a proposed plan to halt hostilities and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, several international media outlets reported, citing sources familiar with the discussions. Pakistan’s Foreign Office confirms that the peace process is ongoing.
US President Donald Trump has called for a swift end to hostilities, warning of consequences if a ceasefire is not achieved promptly.
Ishaq Dar, in a phone call with the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Portugal, Paulo Rangel, discussed the evolving regional situation, the Foreign Office said in a statement.
“DPM/FM emphasised the urgent need for de-escalation and underscored Pakistan’s efforts aimed at achieving lasting peace and stability in the region,” it said.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 today spoke on the phone with the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Portugal, Paulo Rangel @PauloRangel_pt.
The two sides discussed the evolving regional situation.
DPM/FM emphasized the urgent need… pic.twitter.com/IEsu3cetnN
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 6, 2026
Portugal’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs expressed strong support for Pakistan’s efforts to advance dialogue and diplomacy aimed at ensuring regional peace and stability.
Both sides also welcomed the growing positive momentum in bilateral relations and reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation across all areas of mutual interest.
They stressed the importance of continued high-level engagements and agreed to remain in close coordination.
Meanwhile, Ishaq Dar received a telephone call from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, Toshimitsu Motegi, during which they exchanged views on the regional situation, stressing the importance of urgent de-escalation.
“DPM/FM reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to supporting all initiatives aimed at de-escalation and the achievement of lasting peace and stability,” Foreign Office said.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 received a telephone call today from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, Toshimitsu Motegi @moteging.
Both leaders exchanged views on the regional situation in the Middle East and the wider region,… pic.twitter.com/vRtejYQ1nf
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 6, 2026
Foreign Minister Motegi appreciated and supported Pakistan’s constructive role in facilitating dialogue and diplomacy for regional peace and stability.
Islamabad also hosted key regional ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt, while also facilitating the exchange of messages between Washington and Tehran.
Pakistan and China jointly called on the United States, Israel, and Iran to halt ongoing strikes and begin “peace talks as soon as possible.”
The appeal followed a high-level meeting in Beijing between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
