Key Points
- Pakistan and Lebanon call for immediate de-escalation in the Middle East.
- Shehbaz Sharif and Nawaf Salam hold telephonic conversation.
- Leaders discuss fallout from Israel-Iran escalation.
- Pakistan condemns Israeli actions against Lebanon.
- Islamabad reaffirms support for Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- Both sides agree to support diplomatic efforts for regional peace.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Lebanon have agreed on the urgent need for de-escalation and early restoration of peace amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
The understanding was reached during a telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his Lebanese counterpart Nawaf Salam, a PM House’s media wing statement said on Wednesday.
They reviewed the rapidly evolving regional situation following Israel’s strikes on Iran and subsequent retaliatory attacks affecting Gulf states,
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned Israel’s actions against Lebanon and expressed deep sorrow over the loss of innocent lives.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with the Lebanese people and reiterated support for Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
I spoke with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam today to convey Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with the people of Lebanon in the wake of Israeli attacks that have caused tragic loss of life.
Pakistan firmly supports Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. We also discussed…— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) March 4, 2026
Recalling the longstanding brotherly relations between the two countries, the Prime Minister assured that Pakistan stands ready to play a constructive role in diplomatic efforts aimed at restoring regional peace and stability.
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam thanked Shehbaz Sharif and the people of Pakistan for their support and solidarity during this challenging time, underscoring the close ties between the two nations.
The war between the United States, Israel, and Iran widened further on Wednesday, with Israeli strikes hitting towns in Lebanon and Iran, and security alerts spreading across Gulf states as missile, drone, and air strikes continued to ripple across the region.
The conflict, triggered by coordinated US-Israeli strikes on Iran late last week, has expanded beyond confrontation between Tehran and Israel, drawing in Lebanon, Iraq, and several Gulf states while disrupting air travel and forcing diplomatic evacuations.
