In separate phone calls, EU and Canada agree to maintain close contacts with Pakistan
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand (left), Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (right) and European Union HRVP Kaja Kallas (right).
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand praised Pakistan’s role in facilitating peace efforts between the United States and Iran in separate phone calls with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, according to the Foreign Ministry.
During his call with the EU foreign policy chief, Dar “appreciated the regular and close contacts between Pakistan and the EU during the current regional situation” and briefed her on the developments in the recently held Islamabad talks.
DPM/FM Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 received a phone call from the EU HRVP @kajakallas.
The DPM/FM appreciated the regular and close contacts between Pakistan and the EU during the current regional situation. He shared the developments regarding the recent Islamabad talks.… pic.twitter.com/rK5aj5fOqs
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 14, 2026
According to the statement, Kaja “welcomed Pakistan’s constructive role in facilitating direct negotiations between the United States and Iran in Pakistan.” Both sides “stressed the need for continued dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the conflict.”
The two leaders also “positively assessed the growing cooperation between Pakistan and the EU and agreed to maintain close contacts on all issues of mutual interest”.
In another call with the Canadian foreign minister, Dar “exchanged views on recent developments, including negotiations between the United States and Iran held during the Islamabad talks.”
Anita “appreciated Pakistan’s role in facilitating the dialogue,” the foreign ministry said. “Underlining the importance of all parties adhering to a ceasefire,” Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to “continue its support for dialogue and diplomacy.”
Deputy Prime Minister / Minister of Foreign Affairs, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50spoke late last night with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand @AnitaAnandMPto exchange views on recent developments, including the negotiations between the United States and Iran held during the Islamabad talks.… pic.twitter.com/LPF8q2BZyZ
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 14, 2026
The two ministers agreed to remain in close contact on issues of common interest, the statement concluded.
The calls come two days after the United States and Iran were unable to reach an agreement to end their war despite marathon negotiations lasting about 21 hours.
The protracted talks, aimed at ending hostilities that have left thousands dead and sent global oil prices soaring over the past six weeks, have resulted in both sides blaming each other for the impasse.
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The Iranian delegation was led by President Bagher Ghalibaf and assisted by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, while the US delegation was led by Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
The United States and Israel launched a joint offensive against Iran on February 28, killing thousands of people in Iran, including then-supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and injuring tens of thousands, including civilian areas, including residential buildings and religious sites.
The conflict has also expanded geographically. Iran responded with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel as well as Jordan, Iraq and Gulf countries hosting US military assets. It also restricted the movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
