ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday held a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi and discussed current situation in Iran and the wider region.
Nationwide protests in Iran, which began in late December, over economic grievances have largely subsided. Streets in Tehran and other urban centres are gradually returning to normal, with markets and public spaces reopening after days of disruption.
During the telephone conversation with Araghchi, Dar expressed hope for peace and stability. Both sides agreed to continue bilateral consultations on matters of mutual interest, according to a press release issued by Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke with Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi @Araghchi.
They discussed the current situation in Iran and the wider region. DPM/FM expressed hope for peace and stability, and both sides… pic.twitter.com/QTmXUYKpP2
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) January 17, 2026
Pakistan and Iran share deep historical, cultural, and religious ties, fostering cooperation in political, economic, trade, energy, and security areas, aiming to boost trade through border markets and improve regional stability.
Both neighbouring countries are committed to enhancing ties through high-level visits and joint commissions.
After the war erupted between Israel and Iran in June, Pakistan joined other Muslim countries at the OIC to condemn Israel’s strikes on Iran.
As the only Muslim state with nuclear weapons, Pakistan urgently called for an emergency OIC meeting after Israel attacked Iran’s nuclear sites in June.
At the 13th Round of Pakistan-Iran Bilateral Political Consultations held in Islamabad in November, Pakistan and Iran have agreed to enhance and diversify bilateral trade and cooperation in energy, transport connectivity, education and people-to-people exchanges.
Both sides underscored the significance of the regular convening of various institutional mechanisms, including the Joint Economic Commission and Joint Trade Committee, to forge closer cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
The two sides reaffirmed the commitment to continue cooperation at multilateral fora, including the UN, OIC and ECO and strengthen dialogue on global and regional issues of common concern.
The consultations reflected the close, brotherly relations between Pakistan and Iran rooted in shared history, culture, and faith.
