Pakistan, Iran leaders discuss regional peace efforts in phone call

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation on Saturday with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, with both leaders discussing the evolving regional situation and ongoing diplomatic efforts to promote peace and stability, the Prime Minister’s Office said.

The call, which lasted around 50 minutes, focused on recent developments, including Islamabad’s role in facilitating dialogue amid tensions involving Iran and the United States, according to a statement.

Sharif welcomed the participation of an Iranian delegation in talks held in Islamabad earlier this month and appreciated Tehran’s decision to send Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi for further discussions, including a meeting with Pakistani leadership.

The Pakistani premier also highlighted his recent diplomatic outreach to global leaders, saying it had helped build broader support for sustained dialogue and a peaceful resolution to ongoing conflicts.

Pezeshkian, in turn, thanked Pakistan’s leadership, including Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, for their role in advancing peace efforts. He reaffirmed Iran’s desire for stability and expressed confidence in the continued strengthening of bilateral ties.

Both leaders agreed to maintain close coordination, underscoring their shared commitment to regional peace and cooperation.

Earlier on Saturday, Sharif also met Araghchi and his delegation amid efforts to revive stalled peace talks between the United States and Iran to end their eight-week conflict.

Araghchi arrived in Pakistan late Friday for talks that officials say could pave the way for a second round of negotiations. He left Islamabad after meeting Sharif and departed for Muscat and Moscow.

The first round was held in Islamabad two weeks ago but failed to produce an agreement to end the conflict that began on Feb. 28 and spread across the Middle East. The talks followed a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan on April 8, which was later extended by US President Donald Trump.