Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged all parties in the Gulf to exercise maximum restraint and prioritize diplomatic engagement to prevent further regional destabilization. The appeal came during a crucial meeting with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad on Monday.
High-Level Delegations Discuss Regional Stability
The brought together senior leadership from both nations. The Pakistani side included Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, and Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, among other senior officials. The dialogue focused heavily on the evolving security situation in the region.
Prime Minister Sharif recalled his recent visit to Tehran, where he participated in the funeral rites for the late Supreme Leader. He used the occasion to reiterate Pakistan’s steadfast foreign policy stance, emphasizing that the country is committed to acting as an honest and sincere mediator wherever possible.
- Pakistan stresses the importance of dialogue over conflict in the Gulf.
- Iranian delegation seeks to deepen bilateral cooperation with Islamabad.
- Leaders acknowledge the success of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.
Commitment to Mediation and Bilateral Cooperation
Momeni expressed gratitude for the warm hospitality extended to his high-level delegation and conveyed goodwill messages from the Iranian leadership. He noted that the purpose of his visit was to fortify the bonds between the two neighboring countries through enhanced cooperation.
In a significant acknowledgment, the Iranian minister praised the mediation efforts of Prime Minister Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, and Pakistan’s military leadership. He credited these efforts with facilitating the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, a key document aimed at promoting reconciliation. The discussions underscored a shared commitment to expanding bilateral ties while actively supporting regional stability through sustained diplomatic channels.
