ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, has expressed deep concern over recent regional tensions and underscored the importance of dialogue, restraint, and de-escalation by all sides.
During a meeting with the Foreign Minister of Iran, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyz Republic, he called for sustained diplomatic engagement to achieve lasting peace and stability in the region.
“The two Ministers reaffirmed the close and longstanding ties between Pakistan and Iran and reviewed the evolving regional situation,” a Foreign Office statement said on Friday.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 held a meeting with the Foreign Minister of Iran, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi @Araghchi, on the sidelines of the SCO CFM Meeting in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyz Republic.
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— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) July 24, 2026
He emphasised the need to build on the understandings reached under the Islamabad MoU of June 2026.
Araghchi appreciates Pakistan’s continued diplomatic efforts
Foreign Minister Araghchi appreciated Pakistan’s continued diplomatic support and constructive efforts in promoting regional peace and security.
He also thanked Pakistan for facilitating the safe return of Iranian fishermen and crew members, including those from vessels interdicted by the US and for its close coordination with the Iranian, U.S., and other relevant authorities to ensure their safe transit through Pakistan and return to Iran.
“The two sides agreed to maintain close coordination and regular consultations on issues of mutual interest and reaffirmed their commitment to working together for regional peace, stability, and shared prosperity,” the statement said.
Dar holds meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi
Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar held a separate meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyz Republic.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers Meeting in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyz Republic.
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— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) July 24, 2026
“The two leaders held a warm and productive exchange of views on bilateral relations, regional developments, and cooperation within multilateral forums,” the Foreign Office said.
Ishaq Dar thanked Foreign Minister Wang Yi for appreciating Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts for regional peace and stability, as highlighted during his remarks at the SCO CFM.
Pakistan calls for permanent settlement of US-Iran conflict
Earlier, addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyz Republic, Dar called upon the international community to seize the opportunity provided by the Islamabad MoU and the ongoing technical negotiations to push for a permanent, peaceful and durable settlement of the Iran-US conflict.
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He said Pakistan firmly believes that dialogue, diplomacy and mutual respect provide the only sustainable way forward to resolve conflicts and achieve durable peace and security.
He noted Pakistan facilitated and hosted the Islamabad Talks between Iran and the United States on 10-11 April 2026, enabling the first high-level direct diplomatic contacts between the two sides after 47 years.
“The diplomatic process, thus initiated, culminated in the signing of the Islamabad MoU, in June 2026,” Dar said.
He went on to say this historic breakthrough became possible as a result of Pakistan’s close engagement with the two parties, the United States and Iran, complemented by Islamabad’s intensive diplomatic outreach to regional and international partners.
