Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Saturday evening.
He strongly condemned the serious regional escalation that had taken place as a result of the Israeli attack on Iran on Saturday, followed by the regrettable attacks on other Gulf countries.
While assuring the Saudi leadership of Pakistan’s full solidarity and support in the current situation, the prime minister said that Pakistan would always stand with its Saudi brothers and sisters, at all times to come, and under all circumstances.
Shehbaz Sharif said, “Pakistan is ready to play a constructive role at this difficult time and prayed that may the blessings of the holy month of Ramazan bring peace to the region at the earliest.”
Moreover, Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, on Saturday evening.
The Prime Minister strongly condemned the serious regional escalation resulting from the Israeli attack on Iran, followed by the regrettable attacks against the UAE, in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai, as well as in other Gulf countries.
Shehbaz Sharif also expressed his sadness at the tragic demise of a Pakistani national in the missile attack on Abu Dhabi.
He assured the UAE leadership of Pakistan’s solidarity and support in the current crisis and said that Pakistan would always stand with its Emirati brothers and sisters, consistent with the close fraternal bonds between both countries that had withstood the test of times.
Separately, Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, on Saturday evening.
During the telephone call, the Prime Minister strongly condemned the serious regional escalation from the Israeli attack on Iran earlier on Saturday that was followed by the regrettable attacks against Qatar as well as in other Gulf countries.
While referring to their recent meeting in Doha, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s full solidarity and support with the brotherly State of Qatar amid the current crisis and assured the Amir that Pakistan would always stand shoulder to shoulder with the brotherly people of Qatar and play a positive role for ensuring peace and stability in the region.
Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, on Saturday, strongly condemned the unwarranted attacks against Iran.
He called for an immediate halt to escalation through urgent resumption of diplomacy to achieve a peaceful, negotiated resolution to the crisis, the Foreign Office Spokesperson said.
The DPM/FM received a call from Foreign Minister of Iran, Seyed Abbas Araghchi. They reviewed the evolving situation in Iran and the wider region.
Dar also spoke with Saudi Foreign Minister, Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud. Both leaders expressed deep concern over the unfolding regional developments and agreed to remain in close contact on the evolving situation.
He also spoke with Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister of the UAE, Abdullah Bin Zayed al Nahyan. Both leaders exchanged views on the evolving regional situation, expressed serious concern over recent developments, and agreed to remain in close contact.
Earlier, the Spokesperson for Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, “Pakistan condemns the unwarranted attacks against the Islamic Republic of Iran. These attacks come at a time when diplomatic efforts were underway to reach a peaceful and negotiated solution. Such a course of action will undermine the peace and stability of the entire region, with far-reaching consequences.” “Pakistan also strongly condemns the attacks by Iran against the brotherly countries of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE, and stands in solidarity with all these brotherly countries and underscores the need to exercise maximum restraint,” he added.
He said, “The unprovoked attacks constitute blatant violations of the sovereignty of the brotherly Gulf states. Pakistan also condemns the unfortunate death of a Pakistani national in the UAE during this dastardly attack. We urge all sides to refrain from any further actions that may undermine the security and territorial integrity of other regional countries.” He said, “Pakistan urges the need for upholding the international law and principles of the UN Charter. Pakistan emphasises to all sides to resume diplomacy and find a peaceful and negotiated solution to the crisis.”