Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan arrived in Islamabad on Saturday alongside the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and Egypt to hold consultations on efforts aimed at de escalation in the region.
He was received at Nur Khan Airbase by Additional Secretary for Afghanistan and West Asia, Syed Ali Asad Gillani.
During the visit, Foreign Minister Fidan is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister on bilateral relations and other key issues.
Dar, Iranian FM Araghchi discuss the regional situation in a phone call
Additionally, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday to discuss the evolving regional situation and recent developments.
During the call, Deputy PM Dar emphasised the urgent need for de escalation.
He stressed that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable path toward lasting peace.
He also highlighted the importance of bringing an end to all attacks and hostilities in order to prevent further worsening of the security environment.
The deputy prime minister further reaffirmed that Pakistan remains committed to supporting all efforts that are aimed at restoring peace and stability in the region, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Office.
Iran agrees to allow 20 more ships under Pakistani flag to pass through Strait of Hormuz: Ishaq Dar
Before this, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Ishaq Dar, on Saturday said that the Government of Iran has agreed to allow 20 additional Pakistan flagged ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, with two vessels set to transit the strait daily.
In a post on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, Dar termed the development a “welcome and constructive gesture” by Iran.
The Deputy Prime Minister said that it deserved appreciation and reflected a positive step toward regional peace and stability.
Another diplomatic feat for Pakistan
He further added that the move would help strengthen collective efforts that are aimed at de escalation of the current situation and confidence building in the region.
The foreign minister emphasised that dialogue, diplomacy and such confidence building measures remain the only viable path forward.
I am pleased to share a great news that the Government of Iran has agreed to allow 20 more ships under the Pakistani flag to pass through the Strait of Hormuz; two ships will cross the Strait daily.
— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) March 28, 2026
This is a welcome and constructive gesture by Iran and deserves appreciation. It…
Additionally, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday to discuss the evolving regional situation and recent developments.
During the call, Deputy PM Dar emphasised the urgent need for de escalation.
He stressed that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable path toward lasting peace.
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