He recalls the “deeply rooted historical, cultural and fraternal ties” between the two countries.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to Iran Imran Ahmed Siddiqui before Siddiqui’s departure for Tehran. PHOTO: FO
Pakistan on Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to deepening ties with Iran as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to Iran Imran Ahmed Siddiqui before Siddiqui’s departure for Tehran.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), the Deputy Prime Minister recalled the “deep-rooted historical, cultural and fraternal ties between Pakistan and Iran” and reaffirmed “Pakistan’s commitment to further expand bilateral cooperation in all areas, particularly in trade, connectivity, people-to-people exchanges and regional collaboration.”
Pakistan Ambassador Designate to Islamic Republic of Iran Mr. Imran Ahmed Siddiqui called on DPM/FM Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 before his departure for Tehran.
Recalling the deep-rooted historical, cultural and fraternal ties between Pakistan and Iran,… pic.twitter.com/qsTkmW4BXr
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) May 19, 2026
Dar stressed “the importance of maintaining the positive dynamics of bilateral engagement through close coordination and mutual understanding.”
The Foreign Minister also highlighted Pakistan’s “constructive and responsible role in promoting regional peace, dialogue and stability, and expressed confidence that the ambassador-designate would make a valuable contribution to strengthening the enduring partnership between the two brotherly countries.”
He also “wished the designated ambassador every success in his new mission.”
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On February 28, the United States and Israel launched a joint offensive against Iran. Tehran retaliated by striking Israel and other Gulf countries harboring U.S. assets.
Pakistan then positioned itself as a key peace broker, brokering a two-week ceasefire and hosting the highest-level U.S.-Iran talks since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Although the “Islamabad Talks” ended without a deal, the ceasefire was maintained and then extended at Islamabad’s request.
The United States and Iran are expected to hold a second and final round of negotiations in Islamabad, but no official confirmation has been received from either side on this. Despite no confirmation, Pakistan has expressed optimism that a peace deal between the United States and Iran will be concluded “soon”.
