ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday held telephonic conversations with Turkish and Iraqi counterparts and discussed evolving regional situation.
During the conversation with Foreign Minister of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan, both leaders reviewed the latest developments in the region, including the recent announcement by the US President Donald Trump regarding a temporary halt in hostilities, a Foreign Office statement said.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 today spoke with Foreign Minister of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan @HakanFidan, on the evolving regional situation.
Both leaders reviewed the latest developments in the region, including the recent… pic.twitter.com/0CfHuelrvE
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) March 23, 2026
“Ishaq Dar stressed the importance of continued diplomatic engagement to ensure peace and stability in the region and beyond,” it said. They agreed to remain in close contact on the evolving situation
Meanwhile, Ishaq Dar today held a telephonic conversation with his Iraqi counterpart, Fuad Hussein on the prevailing regional situation.
“During the conversation, both the leaders expressed deep concern over the ongoing regional escalation and its wider implications,” Foreign Office statement said.
Ishaq Dar stressed the need for collective efforts to de-escalate tensions and prevent further instability.
He emphasised that dialogue and adherence to international law remain essential for ensuring peace, security, and stability in the region and beyond.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 today held a telephonic conversation with Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of Iraq, Fuad Hussein @Fuad_Husseein, on the prevailing regional situation.
Both leaders expressed deep concern over… pic.twitter.com/jb5P5jCB61
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) March 23, 2026
Iran has launched a series of missile and drone attacks targeting Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Tehran has warned that it will go after US interests in the Middle East following coordinated strikes by Washington and Israel on February 28.
According to official sources Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan have been passing messages between the US and Iran over the past two days in an effort to de-escalate.
Senior officials from the three countries held separate talks with White House envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, sources said.
They say mediation efforts are ongoing and showing progress, focusing on ending the conflict and resolving all outstanding issues between the two sides.
