ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in a telephonic conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday, urged dialogue and diplomacy to restore peace in the Middle East.
According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), both leaders discussed the evolving situation in the Middle East and “stressed the need for a peaceful resolution through dialogue and diplomacy.”
During the conversation, the prime minister reiterated Pakistan’s steadfast support for Iran on all international platforms, including the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
He also underscored the importance of upholding international law and the principles enshrined in the UN Charter, the PMO said.
In response, President Pezeshkian thanked PM Shehbaz for the gesture and appreciated Pakistan’s consistent and principled stance in support of Iran during the ongoing crisis.
“Iranian president also acknowledged Islamabad’s constructive efforts to promote a peaceful resolution and avoid further escalation,” the statement read.
Both leaders agreed on the importance of unity in the Muslim world in addressing current geopolitical challenges. They also pledged to maintain close contact and coordination moving forward.
