Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday said Pakistan hopes its efforts to mediate the US-Iran conflict will succeed soon, calling an early resolution essential for the region and the world.
Speaking to foreign ambassadors and diplomats in Islamabad, he said the ongoing conflict has already hurt the global economy. He added that ending tensions in the Middle East remains Pakistan’s main goal as a mediator.
Dar said Pakistan is actively engaging both the United States and Iran to push for a peaceful solution. He stressed that Islamabad has always supported stability and restraint in the region.
Highlighting Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts, he said he has spoken to around 120 counterparts worldwide since the conflict began. He said these talks show Pakistan’s serious commitment to bringing both sides closer to a ceasefire.
Pakistan stepped in as a key mediator after tensions escalated on February 28 following US-Israel strikes on Iran. After six weeks of fighting, Pakistan helped secure a two-week ceasefire on April 8 and later hosted direct talks between the two sides in Islamabad.
Dar said the Islamabad Talks, held on April 10 and 11, made significant progress. He expressed hope that both sides will soon reach a final agreement.
He added that Pakistan has continued to stay in contact with both Iran and the US to push for a lasting peace since the ceasefire. He also said Pakistan played a historic role by bringing the two countries to direct talks for the first time in 47 years.
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