Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke on Monday with Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araghchi.

They exchanged views on regional and international developments, with particular focus on the evolving situation in the region and efforts to promote peace and stability.

Ishaq Dar also shared the contours of the recently signed Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Trkiye, underscoring its objectives of strengthening strategic cooperation and contributing to regional peace and security. FM Araghchi thanked DPM/FM for sharing the key aspects of the Agreement.

Both Ministers agreed to remain in close contact on matters of mutual interest.