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FM Dar reiterates Pakistan's commitment to regional peace under Islamabad MoU in call with Saudi counterpart

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reiterated Pakistan's commitment to promoting peace and stability in the region under the "Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding" during a telephone conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Sunday. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the two leaders held an in-depth discussion on recent regional developments and expressed deep concern over the evolving situation. "The FM Dar reiterated Pakistan's resolve to continue working towards the prevalence of peace in the region in pursuance of the 'Islamabad MoU'," said the statement. During the call, FM Dar also conveyed Pakistan's condolences over a helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia that killed 14 people. Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 held a telephonic conversation today with His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. @FaisalbinFarhan DPM/FM expressed sincere condolences on… pic.twitter.com/eWxhl5ZRj8 — Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) June 28, 2026 He expressed sympathies on behalf of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, the government and the people of Pakistan. Prince Faisal thanked Pakistan for what the ministry described as a "brotherly gesture" and expressed appreciation for the condolences. The Saudi foreign minister also conveyed his intention to visit Pakistan at the earliest mutually convenient opportunity. FM Dar welcomed the proposed visit and expressed hope that it would materialise soon. Read More: EU foreign policy chief voices concern over ceasefire violations  Earlier in the day, European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas expressed "serious concerns" over recent ceasefire violations during a telephone conversation with FM Dar.  Kallas stressed that "channels of communication must remain open" as the two leaders reviewed the rapidly evolving regional situation. She also appreciated "Pakistan's sincere efforts culminating in the signing of the Islamabad MoU". FM Dar briefed the EU foreign policy chief on Pakistan's continuing diplomatic engagement aimed at promoting regional peace. He apprised Kallas of "Pakistan's continued diplomatic efforts towards a comprehensive framework for peace and stability in the Middle East."

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