ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke over the phone with Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, during which the two leaders emphasised the importance of dialogue and engagement for achieving lasting peace and stability in the region.
“Saudi FM reiterated the Kingdom’s support for Pakistan’s continued efforts in this regard,” the Foreign Office statement said on Tuesday.
The two diplomats agreed to remain in close contact.
Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke this evening with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud @FaisalbinFarhan.
The two leaders discussed the latest regional developments and emphasized the importance of… pic.twitter.com/VGicvnbXKB
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 21, 2026
Earlier, Ishaq Dar urged the United States and Iran to consider extending their two-week ceasefire and continue dialogue and diplomacy to end the conflict.
The Deputy PM made the call during a meeting with US Charge d’Affaires Natalie A Baker, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Office.
The two sides discussed recent regional developments. Ishaq Dar highlighted Pakistan’s consistent emphasis on dialogue and diplomacy as the only viable means to address challenges and achieve lasting regional peace and stability.
US, Iran signal talks in Islamabad on Wednesday
Meanwhile, the US and Iran have signalled plans to hold the second round of peace talks in Islamabad on Wednesday as the two-week truce nears expiry, the Associated Press reported, citing two regional officials.
Pakistani mediators had received confirmation that the talks would take place in Islamabad on Wednesday, two regional officials told Associated Press.
The regional officials, cited by AP, said US Vice President JD Vance and Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf were due to arrive in Islamabad early Wednesday to lead negotiations.
A Pakistan-brokered two-week ceasefire that began on April 8 is set to expire on Wednesday. The White House has confirmed that Vance will lead the American delegation.
US media outlets have also reported that the second round of talks will be held in Islamabad on Wednesday.
The US-based outlet Axios, citing three American sources, said Vance was expected to depart for Pakistan on Tuesday, with the Iranian delegation likely to arrive the same day.
The report said the discussions could pave the way for a potential agreement to end the conflict.
