ISLAMABAD: UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for the Middle East Conflict, Jean Arnault, has appreciated Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to end the Iran-US conflict and bring stability in the region.
He expressed these views during a meeting with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister at the Foreign Ministry on Monday, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Office.
“Mr. Arnault conveyed the UN Secretary General’s deep appreciation for Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts for regional peace and stability, and expressed the UN’s continued support in that regard,” it added.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister discussed the latest regional developments with the UN Envoy and highlighted Pakistan’s continued engagement and ongoing efforts with all relevant parties.
UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for the Middle East Conflict, Mr. Jean Arnault, called on DPM/FM Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 today .
Mr. Arnault conveyed UN Secretary General’s deep appreciation for Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts for regional peace and… pic.twitter.com/heUTxiCpeg
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) May 11, 2026
He also expressed deep appreciation to the UN Secretary-General for his valuable contributions and steadfast support for Pakistan over the years.
Earlier, Ishaq Dar conducted a phone call with Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and discussed the recent regional situation amid mediation efforts to end the Iran-US conflict.
“The Saudi Foreign Minister appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role and reiterated support for Islamabad’s efforts aimed at promoting regional peace and stability, particularly in the context of ongoing engagement between Iran and the United States,” said an official statement.
The two sides also exchanged views on the significance of safeguarding maritime security, including in the Strait of Hormuz.
On Sunday, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed that Islamabad had received Iran’s response to a US proposal to end the war in the region.
Pakistan has continued diplomatic efforts to facilitate dialogue between Tehran and Washington and to de-escalate the ongoing conflict through diplomacy and dialogue.
Pakistan brokered a ceasefire between Tehran and Washington on April 8 that halted the war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.
On April 11, Pakistan hosted high-stakes direct talks between the US and Iranian negotiators in Islamabad.
The Islamabad Talks concluded without a final agreement; however, they paved the way for further negotiations between Washington and Tehran to permanently resolve the conflict.
The war started after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, prompting retaliatory action from Tehran against Israel and the Gulf countries.
The confrontation also contributed to disruptions in maritime traffic around the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a peace agreement between the US and Iran could be reached as early as next week through Pakistan-led diplomatic efforts.
In an interview with Fox News, Trump said progress had been made in negotiations with Iran but warned that military action could resume if Tehran refused to accept a deal that included reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
