ISLAMABAD: Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand has voiced support for Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions and advancing peace initiatives to end the war between the United States and Iran.
She said this during a telephonic conversation with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Sunday, a Foreign Office statement said.
“They reviewed ongoing regional developments,” it said.
Foreign Minister Anand appreciated and expressed support for Pakistan’s continued efforts to advance sustained dialogue and constructive engagement between the parties, according to the statement.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke this evening with Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand @AnitaAnandMP.
They reviewed ongoing regional developments. FM Anand appreciated and expressed support for Pakistan’s continued efforts… pic.twitter.com/bYwjtxH5HZ
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 19, 2026
Both sides voiced optimism for a lasting peace and a sustained ceasefire across the region, including in Lebanon, while reaffirming their commitment to promoting long-term stability and enhanced cooperation.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump said that the US negotiation team would travel to Islamabad for peace talks with Iran, amid Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to end the conflict through diplomacy and dialogue.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the US delegation would arrive in Islamabad “tomorrow evening” for talks aimed at reaching a deal with Tehran.
“My Representatives are going to Islamabad, Pakistan — They will be there tomorrow evening, for Negotiations,” the US President said.
Iran’s state media has reported that Tehran is reviewing fresh proposals from the US as diplomatic engagement continues under a carefully maintained ceasefire.
According to Iranian state media, the proposals were conveyed during a recent visit to Tehran by Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir.
The Secretariat of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council confirmed that Tehran is assessing the proposals but has yet to issue a formal response.
While diplomatic channels remain open, Iran has reimposed restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that the waterway would remain closed until the United States lifts what Tehran describes as an unlawful naval blockade on its ports.
Tehran maintains that Washington has violated the ceasefire by continuing its maritime restrictions.
