ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have stressed the need for continued coordination and diplomatic engagement to support de-escalation in the region and beyond.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, during which they discussed evolving developments in the Middle East and the wider region, said a statement issued by the Foreign Office on Tuesday.
They exchanged views on ongoing deliberations at the United Nations Security Council.
Ishaq Dar shared Pakistan’s perspective, underscoring the importance of continued coordination and diplomatic engagement to support de-escalation and promote peace and stability across the region and beyond.
Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke this evening with the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, H.H. Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud @FaisalbinFarhan.
They discussed evolving developments in the Middle East and the wider region, and… pic.twitter.com/CulETnI9ui
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) March 10, 2026
Earlier, the Saudi Cabinet issued a strong condemnation of Iran’s heinous attacks on the Kingdom, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations, and several other Arab, Islamic, and friendly countries, denouncing the aggression as a threat to regional peace and stability.
Affirming the Kingdom’s full right to protect its security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, the Cabinet emphasised that Saudi Arabia will take all necessary measures to deter aggression.
It also praised the effectiveness of the Kingdom’s air defences in intercepting and destroying missiles and drones aimed at strategic sites and facilities.
It may be recalled that Saudi Arabia on Monday warned that Tehran’s behaviour risks triggering a wider regional escalation that could ultimately harm Iran the most.
In a statement, the Kingdom said Iran’s continued attacks and hostile rhetoric do not reflect wisdom or a genuine commitment to avoiding further conflict, stressing that such actions threaten regional security and stability.
“Iran’s current actions toward our countries do not reflect wisdom or serve the interest of avoiding a widening of escalation, in which Iran would be the greatest loser,” it said.
