Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke with foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Kuwait, Canada, Spain and European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs to discuss the latest regional developments.
Ishaq Dar spoke with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on the latest regional developments. ½Both expressed deep concern over ceasefire violations in Lebanon and stressed the urgent need for full respect and implementation of the ceasefire to ensure lasting peace and stability.
Ishaq Dar appreciated Saudi Arabia’s continued support for Pakistan’s efforts toward achieving lasting peace. Both leaders agreed to remain in close contact.
Meanwhile, Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke with Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East and the wider region.
FM Saidov appreciated Pakistan’s leadership and conveyed Uzbekistan’s full support for all initiatives undertaken by Pakistan in pursuit of peace and stability, especially in securing the initial two-week ceasefire.
Both expressed hope that these continued efforts and engagements will foster lasting peace and stability in the region and beyond.
Furthermore, Ishaq Dar spoke with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs (EU HR/VP) Kaja Kallas. Both sides expressed concern over serious violations of the ceasefire in Lebanon and emphasized the importance of its full implementation of the temporary ceasefire in the Middle East.
EU HR/VP reaffirmed EU’s support for Pakistan in its efforts to promote peace and stability.
Furthermore, Ishaq Dar spoke with Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Foreign Minister of Kuwait, on regional developments and Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts.
DPM/FM underscored Pakistan’s commitment to furthering diplomatic efforts toward lasting peace. FM Al-Sabah welcomed the initial ceasefire, appreciated Pakistan’s efforts, and extended full support to Pakistan in this endeavor.
Both ministers expressed concern over ongoing ceasefire violations, including incidents affecting Kuwait and particularly serious breaches in Lebanon, stressing the importance of full respect for the ceasefire to ensure stability and enduring peace.
Moreover, Ishaq Dar spoke with Anita Anand on the latest regional developments and Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic efforts. DPM/FM underscored Pakistan’s commitment to further advancing these efforts toward lasting peace.
FM Anand appreciated Pakistan’s role, including its efforts toward achieving the initial ceasefire, and conveyed Canada’s support for promoting stability and peace.
Meanwhile, Ishaq Dar spoke with Jos© Manuel Albares on the latest regional developments. DPM/FM underscored Pakistan’s sustained efforts to promote dialogue and diplomacy for lasting peace.
FM Albares commended Pakistan’s role in creating space for diplomacy, including efforts toward an initial ceasefire, and conveyed Spain’s full support for these efforts.