- PM condemns Israeli attacks, expresses solidarity with Iran.
- PM offers condolences and prayers over loss of 1,900 lives.
- Iran appreciates Pakistan’s role and stresses trust for talks.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone discussion with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday, and apprised him of Pakistan’s diplomatic outreach to create a conducive environment for peace talks as the US-Israel war on Tehran entered its second month.
During their detailed conversation, which lasted over one hour, the two leaders discussed the ongoing hostilities in the region and peace efforts, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
The premier reiterated Pakistan’s strong condemnation of the continued Israeli attacks on Iran, including the latest attacks on civilian infrastructure yesterday (Friday), and reaffirmed Pakistan’s solidarity and support for the people of Iran in these challenging times.
He also offered condolences on the loss of over 1,900 lives and prayed for the recovery of the injured and displaced.
He apprised the Iranian president of the diplomatic outreach efforts currently being undertaken by him, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, as well as Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir, to engage the United States, brotherly Gulf and Islamic countries to create a conducive environment for peace talks.
The prime minister also briefed the Iranian president on the strong endorsement of Pakistan’s peace initiative and expressed hope that a viable path towards ending hostilities could be found collectively.
While appreciating the prime minister’s diplomatic efforts, President Pezeshkian shared his perspective on the ongoing hostilities perpetrated by Israel against Iran and stressed the need to build trust to facilitate talks and mediation, while praising Pakistan’s supportive role for peace.
The prime minister thanked the Iranian president and assured him that Pakistan would continue to play a constructive role in promoting peace and stability in the region.
This is a developing story and is being updated with further details
