ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the European Union on Friday discussed recent regional and international developments, including Iran.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with EU High Representative/Vice President, Kaja Kallas, a Foreign Office statement said.
“Welcoming the positive momentum in Pak–EU relations, both leaders discussed ways to further deepen bilateral cooperation,” it added.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 held a telephone conversation with the EU High Representative/Vice President, Kaja Kallas @KajaKallas.
Welcoming the positive momentum in Pak–EU relations, both leaders discussed ways to further… pic.twitter.com/DdLmddZS6B
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) January 16, 2026
The two sides also exchanged views on the recent regional and international developments, including Iran. According to the statement, Ishaq Dar reaffirmed the importance of sustained dialogue and engagement.
“Both sides agreed to remain in close contact,” it said.
It may be recalled that the United States has announced new sanctions against Iranian officials, accusing them of involvement in a crackdown on public protests.
In a statement, US authorities said the measures target individuals linked to security and administrative institutions accused of using force against demonstrators and restricting public freedoms.
The sanctions include asset freezes under US jurisdiction and restrictions on financial dealings.
US officials said the action was taken in response to what they described as the suppression of peaceful protests and the mistreatment of demonstrators.
Iran has rejected the allegations, with officials in Tehran saying the sanctions are politically motivated and amount to interference in internal affairs.
Iran has called on countries to address differences through dialogue and mutual respect, arguing that pressure and punitive steps have failed to produce lasting outcomes.
