ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday reiterated the country’s firm commitment to achieving a peaceful resolution of the Iran–US conflict through dialogue and diplomacy.
PM Sharif said this during a phone call with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, according to a statement issued by the PM office’s media wing.
“During the telephone call, the two leaders exchanged views on bilateral cooperation as well as the evolving situation in the Middle East, with particular focus on the ongoing peace efforts led by Pakistan,” it said.
Prime Minister Sharif reaffirmed the nation’s steadfast commitment to resolving the Iran–US conflict peacefully, emphasising the importance of dialogue and diplomacy.
“In this regard, both leaders underscored the importance of sustained international efforts to preserve the ceasefire, prevent further escalation, and restore stability across the region,” the statement said.
Islamabad, 18 May 2026.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation this evening with the Prime Minister & Foreign Minister of Qatar, His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.
During the telephone call, the two leaders… pic.twitter.com/xD5nL0VLuG
— Prime Minister’s Office (@PakPMO) May 18, 2026
The Prime Minister, during the call, also conveyed his warm regards for the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
It may be recalled that the two leaders also held a telephonic conversation on Sunday, during which Shehbaz Sharif thanked Qatar’s leadership for its strong support and endorsement of Pakistan’s peace initiatives aimed at de-escalation and the promotion of regional peace and stability.
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.
