ISLAMABAD: Turkiye’s ambassador to Pakistan, Irfan Neziroğlu, called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and lauded Islamabad’s efforts to promote peace and stability in the Middle East region.
Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s continued commitment to advancing lasting peace in the region, a Foreign Office statement said on Friday.
“The Ambassador conveyed President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s appreciation and support for Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to promote peace and stability in the Middle East region,” it said.
Appreciating the close coordination and frequent high-level engagements, Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening its strategic partnership with Türkiye.
Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Irfan Neziroğlu, called on Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today.
The Ambassador conveyed President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s appreciation and support for… pic.twitter.com/i5dIiZ7PKo
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) May 1, 2026
The first round of direct US-Iran talks took place in Islamabad on April 11 and 12, following a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire on April 8.
The talks helped establish rare direct channels between Washington and Tehran, laying the groundwork for continued engagement despite ongoing tensions.
Earlier on Thursday, Foreign Office spokesperson said Pakistan remains actively engaged in diplomatic efforts with both the United States and Iran to promote peace and stability in the region and beyond.
During a media briefing, Tahir Hussain Andrabi said the closure of the Strait of Hormuz affects the entire world
He added that the Strait is a key transit route for maritime trade and oil shipments, reiterating support for an early restoration of normal maritime flow in the region.
He stressed that keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is vital for global energy supplies, trade flows, and the movement of goods, expressing hope that ongoing negotiations would succeed and the key maritime route would soon be fully restored.
