Dar briefs Turkish, Saudi, Egyptian FMs on Islamabad Talks, reaffirms support for diplomacy and dialogue

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to continue supporting diplomatic efforts for sustaining dialogue and promoting peace.

His remarks came during telephonic conversations with the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkiye after the conclusion of US-Iran talks in Islamabad on early Sunday morning.

In a statement, the Foreign Office (FO) said that FM Dar had spoken with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal Bin Farhaan, today and shared developments regarding the Islamabad Talks.

During the phone call, FM Dar “stressed the importance of all parties adhering to their ceasefire commitments,” the FO stated.

Underscoring Pakistan’s role in facilitating the dialogue, FM Dar reaffirmed the “resolve to continue supporting all diplomatic efforts and sustain dialogue to promote peace and stability in the region and beyond,” the FO said.

In his conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, FM Dar briefed him on the Islamabad Talks and Pakistan’s continued efforts in facilitating engagement between the parties, the FO said.

“He emphasised that it is imperative for all the parties to uphold their commitment to the ceasefire,” it stated.

FM Dar also reiterated the need for continued dialogue and diplomacy to achieve peace and stability in the region and beyond, the FO said.

Dar also spoke to Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, sharing developments regarding the Islamabad Talks and stressing the importance of all parties adhering to their ceasefire commitments, the FO said.

According to the FO, FM Fidan commended Pakistan’s role in facilitating the dialogue between Iran and the US.

“Both reaffirmed their support for all diplomatic efforts aimed at sustaining dialogue and promoting peace and stability in the region and beyond.”

Turkish FM Fidan also extended the invitation to FM Dar for the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, scheduled to be held later this month, the FO said.

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