Regional diplomacy intensifies with talks aimed at de-escalation and advancing ceasefire efforts in Middle East conflict
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Photo: screenshot
Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt will visit Islamabad on March 29-30, at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, in a bid to defuse tensions in the region amid the ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran.
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Foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt to visit Islamabad for consultations
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— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) March 28, 2026
The Foreign Ministry announced the visits on
The ministry added that the visiting dignitaries would also call on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Read: Why is Pakistan participating in efforts to end the war in Iran?
Further, the statement noted that “Pakistan highly values its relations with the brotherly countries of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt,” saying the visit “will provide an opportunity to further strengthen Pakistan’s cooperation and coordination with these countries in multifaceted areas of mutual interest.”
Besides inviting the dignitaries to Pakistan, Dar also held a telephonic conversation with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday. Lin Jian, spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, announced the conversation on X.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a telephone conversation with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
Wang Yi said that #China appreciates Pakistan’s tireless efforts to defuse the Iranian situation and supports #Pakistan by continuing to play its role as mediator.
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– Lin Jian 林剑 (@SpoxCHN_LinJian) March 28, 2026
In the tweet, he noted: “Wang Yi said China appreciates Pakistan’s tireless efforts to defuse the Iranian situation and supports Pakistan in continuing its mediation role. »
The spokesperson added that the two sides agreed to work together to promote a ceasefire, resume peace talks, ensure the security of non-military targets and maritime routes and support the United Nations.
Learn more: Foreign Minister Dar calls for collective efforts to defuse Middle East crisis in talks with Iranian, Turkish and Iraqi counterparts
These developments come as Pakistan emerges as a key mediator between the United States and Iran in their ongoing conflict that has spread to the Gulf region.
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif publicly offered Pakistan as a venue for U.S.-Iran peace talks, an offer that received extraordinary momentum when President Donald Trump reposted it on his Truth Social platform, a move widely seen in Islamabad as Washington’s tacit endorsement of Pakistan’s emerging role as mediator.
On Thursday, Dar confirmed that indirect communication between the United States and Iran was underway through messages relayed by Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt also supporting diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in the Middle East.
Read also: Pakistan’s good relations with the United States and Iran bear fruit
Deputy Prime Minister spoke to various political figures as Pakistan continues to call for de-escalation of conflict; these include discussions with British High Commissioner Jane Marriott, Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong, UAE Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
