Web Desk: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian agreed on Friday to remain in close contact and support efforts to preserve regional peace during a telephone conversation that also reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation.
The call came amid heightened tensions in the region, with both leaders emphasising the need for dialogue and restraint to prevent further escalation.
During the conversation, Sharif expressed deep concern over the recent rise in regional tensions and stressed the urgent need to restore peace and stability.
He urged Iran and all other parties to exercise restraint and avoid actions that could undermine the fragile gains made in recent months.
The prime minister also highlighted the importance of honoring commitments made under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), describing it as a framework for fostering mutual understanding, respect and shared prosperity.
Sharif reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to promoting regional peace and said Islamabad remained ready to play an impartial and constructive role in facilitating dialogue and supporting initiatives aimed at preserving stability.
He said Pakistan would continue engaging with regional partners to encourage diplomatic solutions to ongoing challenges.
President Pezeshkian thanked Prime Minister Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and other senior Pakistani officials for attending the funeral of the late Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
The Iranian president also reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to peace and praised Pakistan’s constructive engagement and efforts to promote regional stability.
The two leaders reviewed progress on decisions taken during President Pezeshkian’s visit to Islamabad last month and agreed to accelerate implementation of measures aimed at expanding cooperation in multiple sectors.
Sharif also conveyed his best wishes to Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei.
Both leaders agreed to maintain close communication and continue consultations on issues of mutual interest, with a particular focus on strengthening bilateral relations and advancing regional peace.
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