ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke over the phone with his Saudi and Egyptian counterparts while reiterating the need for continued dialogue and diplomacy to bring peace and stability in the Middle East.
During the calls, Ishaq Dar briefed Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, on the ‘Islamabad Talks’ and Pakistan’s continued efforts in facilitating engagement between the parties, a Foreign Office statement said on Sunday.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke today with Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan @FaisalbinFarhan.
DPM/FM shared developments regarding the Islamabad Talks. He stressed the importance of all parties… pic.twitter.com/JlNqMoMcAp
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 12, 2026
He emphasised that it is imperative for all the parties to uphold their commitment to the ceasefire.
“Underscoring Pakistan’s role in facilitating the dialogue, he reaffirmed the resolve to continue supporting all diplomatic efforts and sustain dialogue to promote peace and stability in the region and beyond,” the statement said.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke with Egypt’s Foreign Minister, H.E. Badr Abdelatty today.
DPM/FM briefed his Egyptian counterpart on the ‘Islamabad Talks’ and Pakistan’s continued efforts in facilitating engagement between… pic.twitter.com/htjncZLlxu
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 12, 2026
Earlier, Pakistan-mediated talks between the United States and Iran concluded in Islamabad after more than 21 hours of intensive negotiations, with all sides signalling that diplomatic engagement will continue.
US Vice President JD Vance said the discussions were substantive but fell short of a breakthrough, while indicating that Washington has put forward what it described as a final proposal.
“We’ve made very clear what our red lines are, what things we’re willing to accommodate them on, and what things we’re not willing to accommodate them on… and they have chosen not to accept our terms.”
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has also issued a series of posts on X following Pakistan-facilitated US–Iran talks in Islamabad, striking a cautiously constructive tone while reiterating deep mistrust shaped by past experiences.
In his message, Ghalibaf said Iran approached the negotiations with the intent to engage, but remained sceptical due to previous encounters with the United States.
“Before the negotiations, I emphasised that we have the necessary good faith and will, but due to the experiences of the two previous wars, we have no trust in the opposing side,” he wrote.
