Pakistan PM offers to mediate for ‘durable peace’ in call with Iranian President amid regional tensions

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian discussed the evolving regional situation during a telephonic conversation, with Sharif offering to facilitate efforts for “durable peace,” officials said.

The call on April 25 evening coincided with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s visit to Islamabad. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the two leaders held a detailed exchange lasting nearly 50 minutes on regional developments and ongoing efforts to promote peace and stability.

Sharif briefed Pezeshkian on his recent diplomatic outreach to global leaders, saying the engagements had helped build a broader consensus in favour of sustained dialogue and diplomacy to achieve long-term peace in the conflict-hit region.

He reaffirmed Pakistan’s willingness to act as a “sincere and honest” facilitator, adding that Islamabad would continue working with partners to advance stability.

Pezeshkian thanked Sharif, Field Marshal Asim Munir and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar for their role in peace efforts. He reiterated Iran’s commitment to regional peace and expressed confidence that bilateral ties between the two countries would continue to strengthen.

Sharif also appreciated the participation of a high-level Iranian delegation in talks held in Islamabad earlier this month and welcomed Tehran’s decision to send a team led by Araghchi, who held extensive discussions with Pakistani leadership.

He conveyed his greetings to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Both leaders agreed to maintain close coordination, the statement said.

Meanwhile, Iran’s official news agency ISNA reported that Araghchi also held discussions with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on diplomatic efforts, ceasefire prospects and regional developments.