ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has underscored the importance of continued dialogue and diplomacy in addressing regional challenges.
Deputy PM Dar made the remarks on a phone call on Sunday with Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, a Foreign Office statement said.
The two foreign ministers discussed the evolving regional situation and the ongoing OIC Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Baghdad.
“The two leaders agreed to maintain close contact,” FO said.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 held a telephone conversation today with the Foreign Minister of Iran, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi @araghchi.
The two leaders discussed the evolving regional situation and the ongoing OIC Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Baghdad. DPM/FM underscored the importance of continued dialogue and diplomacy in addressing regional challenges.
The two leaders agreed to maintain close contact.
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) October 18, 2026
Pakistan brokered ceasefire between Tehran and Washington in April
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.
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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.
