The Kabul Tribune (KT) — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan said in a statement that Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a phone conversation with the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas.
According to the statement, the two sides expressed deep
concern over recent developments in Iran and the wider Middle East.
The statement said Dar underscored the need for dialogue,
diplomacy and de-escalation in addressing regional tensions.
According to the statement, Dar also briefed Kallas on
tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan and appreciated what was described as
the European Union’s constructive engagement on the issue.
The statement added that both sides agreed to maintain close
contact regarding the evolving regional situation.
There was no separate statement immediately available from
the European Union.
Regional tensions have increased in recent weeks amid developments involving
Iran and heightened frictions between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Diplomatic
engagement among regional and international actors has continued as efforts to
prevent further escalation.
