ISLAMABAD: Qatar on Saturday appreciated Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts for promoting regional peace and stability, as the two countries discussed the evolving security situation amid the Iran war and stressed the need for urgent de-escalation.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, during which the two sides reviewed regional and international developments and emphasised the importance of urgent de-escalation, Pakistan’s Foreign Office said.
The Qatari leadership appreciated Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to promote peace and stability through dialogue and diplomacy, Pakistan’s Foreign Office said in a statement.
Both sides reaffirmed the deep-rooted Pakistan-Qatar brotherly ties and agreed to remain in close contact on evolving developments.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani @PM_AlThani_.
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— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) March 28, 2026
Pakistan to host Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Egypt for talks
Pakistan will host high-level talks starting Sunday with Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to address the ongoing war in the Middle East, according to an official statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud; Turkiye’s Hakan Fidan; and Egypt’s Badr Abdelatty are scheduled to visit Islamabad from March 29 to 30 at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
During the visit, the ministers will hold in-depth consultations on a range of regional and international issues, with a particular focus on efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East.
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Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt to Visit Islamabad for Consultations
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— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) March 28, 2026
The visiting dignitaries will also meet with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The Foreign Office said Pakistan attaches high importance to its relations with the three countries, describing them as “brotherly nations,” and noted that the visit would help strengthen cooperation and coordination on matters of mutual interest.
Pakistan has increasingly positioned itself as a key diplomatic facilitator amid the ongoing conflict, maintaining channels with both Iran and the United States.
Islamabad has played a role in relaying messages between the two sides as tensions continue, leveraging its ties with Tehran and its close relationships with Gulf states.
While Iran has not publicly acknowledged direct negotiations with Washington, diplomatic sources indicate that Tehran has conveyed responses to proposals from US President Donald Trump through intermediaries, including Pakistan, highlighting Islamabad’s growing role in regional diplomacy.
Iran thanks Pakistan for peace efforts
Earlier today, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held an hour-long telephone conversation, focusing on the escalating conflict in the region and ongoing efforts to find a diplomatic resolution, according to an official statement.
Pakistan Prime Minister’s office said Shehbaz Sharif reiterated Pakistan’s strong condemnation of the continued Israeli attacks on Iran, including the latest attacks on civilian infrastructure this week.
The prime minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for Iran.
“Pakistan stands in solidarity with the people of Iran in these challenging times,” the prime minister said, offering condolences over the loss of more than 1,900 lives and wishing a swift recovery for the injured and displaced.
Held a detailed telephone conversation with my brother President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran earlier today, lasting over one hour.
I reiterated Pakistan’s strong condemnation of the continued Israeli attacks on Iran, including recent strikes on civilian infrastructure, and…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) March 28, 2026
Shehbaz Sharif also briefed the Iranian president on Pakistan’s diplomatic outreach, including contacts with the United States and key Gulf and Islamic countries, aimed at creating momentum for peace talks.
He said these efforts have received broad support and expressed hope that a viable path to ending hostilities could be achieved through coordinated international engagement.
President Pezeshkian, while sharing Iran’s perspective on the conflict, stressed the importance of trust-building measures to facilitate dialogue and mediation. He also acknowledged Pakistan’s efforts and its role in promoting a diplomatic solution.
The prime minister reaffirmed that Pakistan would continue to play a constructive role in efforts to restore peace and stability in the region.
