Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Speak about West Asia State of affairs

By means of Sajjad Hussain

Islamabad- Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Saturday expressed fear on the escalation within the scenario in West Asia because of the hot clashes between the United States and Iran.

The phone dialog between Overseas Minister Ishaq Dar and his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan came about hours after Top Minister Shehbaz Sharif held separate talks with the leaders of Iran and Qatar on Friday evening so to revive the stalled US-Iran negotiations.

The talks had been being held as efforts picked up tempo to fix the damaged peace bridge between the warring facets after the hot escalation and assaults at the rival goals, officers mentioned.

The United States and Iran signed the Islamabad MoU on June 18, aimed toward restoring peace in West Asia. It was once adopted by way of technical-level talks in Switzerland on June 21, with Pakistan and Qatar as mediators.

Consistent with the Overseas Administrative center (FO) right here, the 2 overseas ministers “exchanged views on the recent developments in the region and expressed deep concern over the escalations despite the signing of the Islamabad MoU between the United States and Iran in June 2026.”

They agreed that the renewed battle serves nobody’s hobby and undermines efforts towards regional peace and steadiness, the FO mentioned in its remark.

The Saudi overseas minister shared the Kingdom’s standpoint at the ongoing diplomatic efforts and emphasized the significance of de-escalation and persisted discussion.

Dar, who could also be the deputy high minister, reaffirmed Pakistan’s name on all events to workout most restraint and make allowance mediation efforts the vital time and house to succeed in a relaxed and significant end result.

The 2 leaders agreed to stay in shut touch.

One at a time, Dar held a telephonic dialog with the Overseas Minister of the Maldives, Iruthisham Adam, and congratulated her at the approaching 61st Anniversary of the Maldives’ Independence.

Overseas Minister Adam preferred Pakistan’s function in mediating the Iran-US battle, the FO mentioned.

Whilst reaffirming their shared dedication to additional strengthening the longstanding bonds of friendship and cooperation between Pakistan and the Maldives, the 2 leaders agreed to stay in shut touch, consistent with the FO.