KARACHI: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a one-hour call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
US media network CNN quoted a senior Pakistani source saying the call comes one day prior to a meeting of the foreign ministers of several regional powers, including Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, scheduled to take place in Islamabad.
“During the visit, the foreign ministers will hold in-depth discussions on a range of issues, including efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region,” a statement from the Pakistani foreign ministry said earlier.
Meanwhile, MM News has learnt that during their detailed conversation, the two leaders discussed the ongoing hostilities in the region and efforts toward peace.
The Prime Minister reiterated Pakistan’s strong condemnation of the continued Israeli attacks on Iran, including the most recent strikes on civilian infrastructure yesterday. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s solidarity with and support for the people of Iran in these challenging times, offered condolences for the loss of over 1,900 lives, and prayed for the recovery of the injured and displaced.
The Prime Minister apprised the Iranian President of diplomatic outreach by himself, the Deputy Prime Minister, and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir to engage the U.S., fellow Gulf states, and other Islamic countries to create a conducive environment for peace talks.
He briefed the Iranian President on the strong endorsement of Pakistan’s peace initiative and expressed hope that a viable, collective path to ending hostilities could be found.
While appreciating the Prime Minister’s sincere diplomatic efforts, the Iranian President shared his perspective on the hostilities perpetrated by Israel against Iran and stressed the need to build trust to facilitate talks and mediation. He also praised Pakistan’s supportive role in pursuing peace.
The Prime Minister thanked the Iranian President and assured him that Pakistan would continue to play a constructive role in bringing peace and stability to the region.
