Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday received a telephone call from the Foreign Minister of Japan Toshimitsu Motegi wherein the two leaders welcomed the understanding reached between the United States and Iran.
Both leaders noted the significance of the US-Iran deal for regional stability and the broader international community.
The Japanese foreign minister conveyed Japan’s deep appreciation and commendation for Pakistan’s sustained mediatory role and constructive efforts throughout the process, which helped facilitate and advance the outcome achieved.
Both sides reaffirmed the importance of continued diplomatic engagement and the need to maintain close contact and regular exchanges to further strengthen bilateral relations and coordination on issues of mutual interest.
Separately, Ishaq Dar and his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani, Monday, stressed the importance of implementing the understandings reached and sustaining international efforts for lasting peace and stability in the region, including in Lebanon.
The DPM/FM received a telephone call from the Italian minister.
The DPM/FM thanked the Italian side, including Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s appreciation of Pakistan’s mediation efforts that facilitated the understanding reached between the United States and Iran, the Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press release.
They underlined that the opening of the Strait of Hormuz was a positive step for global energy flows, trade, and the broader international economy.
Appreciating the positive trajectory of Pakistan-Italy relations, both sides welcomed the recent signing of the agreement on the abolition of visas for diplomatic passport holders between Pakistan and Italy.
They reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation across all areas of mutual interest and agreed to remain in contact.
Moreover, Dar and Hamish Falconer MP, UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the FCDO, Monday, reviewed Pak-UK relations and exchanged views on regional and international developments.
The DPM/FM received Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, the Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press release.
Falconer conveyed deep appreciation for Pakistan’s constructive diplomatic role in facilitating the US-Iran agreement.
The DPM/FM reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to dialogue and diplomacy for durable regional peace and stability.
Both sides reiterated their shared resolve to further strengthen Pakistan-UK bilateral cooperation.