Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Monday received a telephone call from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, Toshimitsu Motegi.
Both leaders exchanged views on the regional situation in the Middle East and the wider region, emphasizing the importance of urgent de-escalation, according to a Foreign Office statement.
Foreign Minister Motegi appreciated and supported Pakistan’s constructive role in facilitating dialogue and diplomacy for regional peace and stability.
DPM Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to supporting all initiatives aimed at de-escalation and the achievement of lasting peace and stability.
Both leaders agreed to maintain close contact.
Meanwhile, Ishaq Dar and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Portugal Paulo Rangel, Monday, discussed the evolving regional situation.
The DPM/FM spoke on phone with the Portuguese minister and emphasized the urgent need for de-escalation and underscored Pakistan’s efforts aimed at achieving a lasting peace and stability in the region, the Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press release.
The Portuguese minister of state fully supported and appreciated the efforts being made by the Government of Pakistan to facilitate and promote dialogue and diplomacy for regional peace and stability.
Both leaders also appreciated the positive momentum in bilateral relations and agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in all areas of mutual interest. They underscored the importance of sustained high-level exchanges and agreed to maintain close contact.
Separately, Dar spoke Monday with UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister of State) Hamish Falconer. They discussed the evolving regional situation.
Falconer appreciated Pakistan’s efforts to promote dialogue and diplomacy in support of peace and stability in the region. Both sides reaffirmed the strength of Pakistan-UK relations and agreed to remain in close contact.