Key Takeaways
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged restraint during calls with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
- Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to regional peace under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.
- The Prime Minister also held a telephonic call with Amir of Qatar, expressing concern over regional tensions.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently urged restraint and called for efforts to preserve regional peace during separate telephone conversations with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and the Amir of Qatar. These calls underscored Pakistan's commitment to fostering stability in the region.
During his conversation with President Pezeshkian, PM Shehbaz expressed concern over recent escalations in tensions and emphasized the urgent need for all parties to exercise restraint. He highlighted the importance of upholding commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which serves as a framework for promoting mutual understanding and shared prosperity.
PM Shehbaz assured President Pezeshkian of Pakistan’s readiness to continue playing an honest and sincere role in facilitating dialogue and supporting all efforts aimed at preserving peace. The Prime Minister also conveyed gratitude to the Iranian leadership for their constructive support towards regional stability, as evidenced by Iran's attendance at the funeral ceremony of late Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
In a separate call with Amir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, PM Shehbaz expressed deep concern over recent tensions in the region. He conveyed Pakistan’s solidarity and support for the people of Qatar following recent attacks. The Prime Minister stressed the importance of sustained diplomatic engagement and adherence to commitments made under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.
Both leaders agreed on the significance of continued dialogue and cooperation, emphasizing the need for all parties to adhere to their commitments. The calls also reviewed the implementation of decisions taken during President Pezeshkian’s visit to Islamabad last month and discussed ways to expedite follow-up actions to strengthen bilateral cooperation across various fields.
These conversations reflect Pakistan's active role in regional peace initiatives, particularly through the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. The Prime Minister’s emphasis on restraint and dialogue highlights Pakistan's commitment to maintaining stability in a region marked by ongoing tensions.
