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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan&rsquo;s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran&rsquo;s Supreme National Security Council, in Islamabad on Tuesday, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation amid a renewed phase of high-level engagement.&nbsp;According to a Foreign Office statement, the two neighbors &ldquo;reaffirmed commitment to deepening bilateral ties in diverse areas&rdquo; and agreed to enhance coordination on regional and international issues of mutual concern.&nbsp;Iran&rsquo;s state news agency IRNA reported that Larijani is also scheduled to meet Pakistan&rsquo;s parliament speaker, prime minister and president later on Tuesday as part of his diplomatic engagements.&nbsp;Speaking to reporters upon his arrival on Monday night, Larijani said Pakistan &ldquo;plays a key role in the region&rdquo; and that stronger cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad &ldquo;helps calm and peace in the region.&rdquo;&nbsp;Iranian officials said his consultations in Islamabad will review progress on bilateral commitments, follow up on joint agreements and address regional developments and issues concerning the wider Islamic world.&nbsp;Larijani&rsquo;s visit follows a series of high-level exchanges between the two countries in recent months.&nbsp;In August, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian paid his first state visit to Pakistan since taking office, accompanied by Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and a senior ministerial delegation. The trip saw the signing of multiple memoranda of understanding and discussions aimed at boosting bilateral trade to $10 billion.&nbsp;In October, Naqvi visited Tehran for talks with President Pezeshkian focused on border security, counterterrorism and regional stability.&nbsp;In early November, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf travelled to Islamabad for discussions on parliamentary, security and economic cooperation.&nbsp;Larijani&rsquo;s ongoing visit marks the latest step in what officials on both sides describe as a renewed effort to consolidate political, security and economic ties.

Foreign Affairs

In Islamabad meeting, Pakistan’s Deputy PM Ishaq Dar and Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani reaffirm commitment to deepen bilateral ties and expand cooperation on regional and international issues.

Dar, Larijani hold talks as Pakistan, Iran push to deepen ties

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan&rsquo;s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met the President of the European Union Council, Antonio Costa, in Brussels, where the two sides reviewed Pakistan-EU ties and agreed to broaden cooperation across key sectors.&nbsp;According to a statement issued by the Pakistan Foreign Office, &ldquo;Both sides noted with satisfaction the positive trajectory of the Pakistan-EU relationship and agreed to further strengthen this mutually beneficial partnership.&rdquo;&nbsp;Both delegations exchanged views on various areas of mutual interest, including the Generalized Scheme of Preferences (GSP) Plus, trade, the expansion of economic cooperation, and developments in regional and global security, reaffirming their steadfast commitment to multilateralism.&nbsp;The two delegations reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism and agreed to work together to advance shared priorities.&nbsp;&ldquo;Both sides agreed to continue working together to advance common priorities and deepen cooperation across key sectors,&rdquo; the statement added.&nbsp;Pakistan&rsquo;s deputy PM was received by Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch, Pakistan&rsquo;s Ambassador Rahim Hayat Qureshi, and officials of the Pakistan embassy.&nbsp;The Foreign Office added that Dar expressed appreciation for the EU&rsquo;s support to Pakistan at both bilateral and multilateral levels.

Pakistan’s Deputy PM Ishaq Dar met EU Council President Antonio Costa in Brussels, agreeing to strengthen cooperation across trade, security, and economic sectors. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism and advancing shared priorities for mutual benefit.

Pakistan, EU vow broadening bilateral cooperation and partnership

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will call for the full implementation of the Gaza ceasefire and complete Israeli withdrawal from occupied Palestinian territories during the upcoming Coordination Meeting of Arab-Islamic Foreign Ministers in Istanbul, the Foreign Office said on Sunday.&nbsp;In an official statement, the Foreign Office confirmed that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will undertake a one-day visit to Istanbul on November 3 at the invitation of Turkish foreign minister.&nbsp;&ldquo;This meeting is part of ongoing diplomatic engagement following the Gaza Peace Agreement signed in Sharm El-Sheikh,&rdquo; the Foreign Office spokesperson said, noting that Pakistan has been working alongside seven other Arab-Islamic states to support the peace initiative.&nbsp;According to the statement, Pakistan will &ldquo;emphasize the need for the full implementation of the ceasefire agreement, the complete Israeli withdrawal from the Occupied Palestinian Territory, especially Gaza, as well as the provision of unfettered humanitarian assistance to the Palestinians and the reconstruction of Gaza.&rdquo;&nbsp;The spokesperson added that Pakistan will reaffirm its longstanding stance on the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state.&nbsp;&ldquo;Pakistan will reiterate the need for collective efforts aimed at achieving an independent, viable, and contiguous State of Palestine, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital, based on pre-1967 borders, in accordance with relevant UN resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative,&rdquo; the statement read.&nbsp;The Foreign Office stressed that Pakistan remains firmly committed to safeguarding Palestinian rights.&nbsp;&ldquo;Pakistan has been, and will continue to be, committed to efforts to restore peace, justice, and dignity to the Palestinian people, as well as to ensure the realization of their right to self-determination,&rdquo; it said.

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Middle East

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will attend an Arab-Islamic coordination meeting in Istanbul to press for full Gaza ceasefire implementation, Israeli withdrawal, humanitarian aid, reconstruction, and renewed efforts toward an independent Palestinian state with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.

Pakistan to press Gaza ceasefire implementation at Istanbul ministerial meeting

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Saturday to discuss regional developments and the ongoing crisis in Gaza. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two leaders reviewed diplomatic efforts among eight Arab-Islamic countries and the United States in New York, focused on achieving an immediate and durable ceasefire and ensuring unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza.<div class="fr-embed responsive-video"><div class="video-wrapper aspect-video"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 745px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=1974404763472253102&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Fdashboard%2F&sessionId=7476a1b91bc03244c33e93e80c45f9a3cb0e8dc6&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</iframe></div></div></div> Dar appreciated Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s constructive role and continued engagement in advancing peace efforts. Both sides also discussed recent developments, including Hamas&rsquo;s response to a US peace proposal, which they described as a hopeful step toward ending hostilities. The deputy prime minister reaffirmed Pakistan&rsquo;s firm commitment to the Palestinian cause and expressed support for all regional and international initiatives aimed at securing a comprehensive and lasting peace. Both leaders agreed to maintain close coordination with Arab and Islamic partners, as well as the international community, to promote a just resolution of the conflict based on the two-state solution.&nbsp; &#39;Key areas&#39; not addressedOn Tuesday, Dar clarified Pakistan&rsquo;s position on the Gaza peace plan presented by the US and Israel earlier this week, saying the proposal did not address &ldquo;key areas.&rdquo; The 20-point plan, supported by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calls for a ceasefire, the release of hostages within 72 hours, disarmament, and a gradual Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. US President Donald Trump said his administration was waiting for Hamas to accept the plan. Pakistan&rsquo;s stanceSpeaking to reporters in Islamabad, Dar said the document did not reflect several crucial points discussed in the joint commitment issued by the foreign ministers of eight Muslim-majority countries. &ldquo;If these issues are not addressed, they will be,&rdquo; he said, emphasizing the group&rsquo;s immediate goal of stopping displacement, ending the bloodshed, and ensuring humanitarian access to Gaza. He stressed that Pakistan&rsquo;s stance was aligned with the joint position of the eight countries and was not an independent statement. &ldquo;This is the collective commitment of eight countries, not just mine or the Prime Minister&rsquo;s,&rdquo; Dar said. Earlier, a joint statement issued by the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Indonesia, Qatar, Egypt, and Jordan welcomed the US initiative and lauded President Trump&rsquo;s &ldquo;sincere efforts to end the war.&rdquo;

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar speaks during a Security Council meeting at the United Nations headquarters, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, at U.N. headquarters. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

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Central Asia

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Saturday to discuss regional developments and the ongoing crisis in Gaza.

Dar, Saudi FM reaffirm commitment to Gaza two-state solution

ISLAMABAD:&nbsp;Pakistan&rsquo;s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar&nbsp;arrived in Doha on Sunday to attend the Arab-Islamic Foreign Ministers&rsquo; meeting, according to the ministry of foreign affairs. Soon after his arrival, he met his Egyptian counterpart, Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty, on the sidelines of the preparatory foreign ministers&rsquo; meeting for the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha. They condemned the illegal Israeli strikes on Qatar and other Muslim nations, terming them blatant violations of sovereignty and international law. Both reaffirmed their unwavering support for the Palestinian cause and stressed the urgent need for unity across the Muslim Ummah. Dar to present Pakistan&rsquo;s stance &nbsp;The Arab-Islamic Foreign Ministers&rsquo; meeting will begin shortly, where OIC Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha will deliver an address.&nbsp;Ishaq Dar will present Pakistan&rsquo;s stance on Israel&rsquo;s attacks on Qatar during the meeting.&nbsp;The meeting will review the situation following the recent Israeli attacks on Qatar.&nbsp;A draft resolution against Israeli aggression will be prepared in the session. The agenda for the upcoming Arab-Islamic Summit will be finalized during the meeting. PM Shehbaz to attend session on Monday&nbsp;Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will attend the Arab-Islamic Summit scheduled for tomorrow (Monday, September 15).&nbsp;The meeting will finalize a strong response to the recent Israeli aggression, while the participating foreign ministers will also deliberate on a joint strategy to counter Israeli hostilities.&nbsp;Shehbaz and heads of countries from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member nations will attend the summit.&nbsp;&ldquo;The Summit has been convened in the wake of Israel&rsquo;s airstrikes on Doha and the escalating developments in Palestine,&rdquo; the foreign office said.&nbsp;&ldquo;Unlike previous emergency meetings from Muslim platforms that were often delayed, this one has been convened swiftly, reflecting the seriousness of the situation,&rdquo; Mansoor Jafer, Al-Arabiya Urdu chief, told Pakistan TV, terming Israel a &ldquo;bully state.&rdquo;&nbsp;He said Qatar&rsquo;s diplomatic support from Muslim countries and beyond highlights its legitimacy as a mediator and its growing weight in regional diplomacy.&nbsp;

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Doha on Sunday to attend the Arab-Islamic Foreign Ministers’ meeting, the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

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