ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called on Iran and all other parties to “exercise restraint” in a phone call with the President of Iran, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, today, following the exchange of fire between the US and Iran over the past few days.
According to the press release issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, the Prime Minister expressed deep concern over the recent escalation in tensions in the Middle East and underscored the “urgent need to restore regional peace and stability”.
“He called on Iran and all other parties to exercise restraint and refrain from any action that could jeopardize the hard-earned peace gains achieved over the past few months,” the PMO said.
During the telephonic conversation, the premier stressed the importance of upholding the commitments undertaken under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), describing it as an “enduring framework for promoting mutual understanding, respect, and shared prosperity” in the region and beyond.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast commitment to regional peace and assured President Pezeshkian of “Pakistan’s readiness to continue playing an honest and sincere role in facilitating dialogue” and supporting all efforts aimed at preserving peace and stability.
The Prime Minister also conveyed his respectful regards and best wishes for the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei.
In response, the Iranian President thanked the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Field Marshal Asim Munir, and other senior Pakistani leaders for attending the funeral ceremony of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
“He also reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to peace and appreciated Pakistan’s constructive support and sincere efforts for regional stability.”
The two leaders also reviewed the implementation of the decisions taken during President Pezeshkian’s visit to Islamabad last month and agreed to “expedite follow-up actions” to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across diverse fields, the press release stated.
Both leaders agreed to remain in close contact and continue consultations on matters of mutual interest and regional peace.
