Amanze Chinonye
Pakistan on Thursday intensified its diplomatic outreach in the Middle East as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held talks with Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, reinforcing Islamabad’s role as a proponent of dialogue and de-escalation amid mounting regional tensions.
The telephone conversation, which focused on the rapidly evolving security environment, comes as fears grow over a wider regional fallout from escalating confrontations involving Iran.
According to official statements, both leaders agreed that sustained diplomatic engagement remains critical to preventing instability that could undermine peace and economic development across the region.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelAnalysts say the call reflects Pakistan’s broader strategy of engaging key regional actors to lower tensions, even as global powers harden positions. Islamabad has in recent weeks stepped up diplomatic contacts, projecting itself as a stabilising voice and potential bridge between competing regional interests.
During the exchange, Prime Minister Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepening institutional and political cooperation with Iran, stressing the importance of regular high-level engagements between the two neighbours. President Pezeshkian welcomed Pakistan’s consistent emphasis on peaceful dialogue and closer coordination on regional matters.
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The renewed engagement also underscores shared concerns over the economic and security consequences of prolonged instability, particularly for border regions and regional trade corridors linking South Asia, the Middle East and Central Asia.
Pakistan and Iran, which share a long and sensitive border, have recently signalled interest in expanding cooperation in trade, energy and security coordination. Officials say the latest interaction aligns with efforts by both governments to keep diplomatic channels open and prevent regional tensions from spilling into wider confrontation.
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