ISLAMABAD: Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira has commended Pakistan’s constructive role and efforts to end the US-Iran conflict through mediation.
In a phone call with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, he underscored the importance of dialogue and diplomacy for global peace and security, the Foreign Office said in a statement on Thursday.
He also felicitated Islamabad on the signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye signed a joint defence pact on August 7, 2026, establishing a collective security framework under which an armed attack against any one member is considered an attack against all three.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 received a telephone call from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil, H.E. Ambassador Mauro Vieira.
The Brazilian Foreign Minister commended Pakistan’s constructive role… pic.twitter.com/9lASFpa2VH
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) August 20, 2026
Ishaq Dar thanked him for his kind sentiments and appreciated Brazil’s important role in advancing South-South cooperation and commitment towards peace and stability.
“The two sides underscored the importance of sustained high-level contacts and close coordination at the UN and other multilateral forums, reaffirming their commitment to multilateralism, dialogue and diplomacy,” the Foreign Office said
The two ministers also exchanged views on regional and international developments and agreed to remain closely engaged to further advance bilateral ties.
Ishaq Dar invited the Brazilian Foreign Minister to visit Pakistan, while Mauro Vieira reciprocated with an invitation to visit Brazil. Both sides agreed to remain closely connected and look forward to further strengthening bilateral ties.
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It may be recalled that US President Trump announced the “MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER TAKEN AGAINST ANY COUNTRY”, warning Iran and countries that continue to provide economic support to Tehran of sweeping new measures.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused Iran of rejecting opportunities to reach a deal with his administration and said Washington would pursue “Economic Warfare and Isolation on an unprecedented scale”.
“No one has given the Islamic Republic of Iran a greater opportunity to make a Deal than me. TRAGICALLY, for them, they have failed to take it,” Trump said.
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) August 19, 2026
Pakistan steps up Iran-US mediation
Pakistan has also delivered a fresh message to Iran from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir as Islamabad intensifies diplomatic efforts to support peace and revive engagement between Tehran and Washington.
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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi conveyed the “special and important” message during his visit to Tehran, according to Pakistan’s Interior Ministry. The ministry did not disclose the contents of the message.
Naqvi also met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, with discussions focusing on regional security, stability and bilateral relations.
Foreign Office said the visit was aimed at promoting “peace, stability and constructive engagement”.
The interior minister also briefed Iranian officials on the recently concluded defence pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye and took Tehran into confidence over the agreement, the Interior Ministry said.
Naqvi further told his Iranian counterpart that Field Marshal Munir remained in contact with Gulf countries and all other stakeholders on the crisis in the Middle East, indicating that Islamabad is maintaining channels with the principal parties involved in the regional crisis.
The visit came amid renewed diplomatic efforts to revive a Washington-Tehran dialogue.
Islamabad has sought to facilitate engagement between Washington and Tehran and has previously hosted negotiations aimed at reducing tensions and finding a political settlement.
