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Ishaq Dar Holds Talks with Iraqi and Turkish Counterparts to Promote Regional Stability

Deputy PM Ishaq Dar discusses the evolving Middle East crisis with Iraq’s Fawad Hussain and Turkey’s Hakan Fidan, stressing diplomacy and peace.
2026-03-23
Ishaq Dar Holds Talks with Iraqi and Turkish Counterparts to Promote Regional Stability

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar held telephonic conversations with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fawad Muhammad Hussain and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss the rapidly changing situation in the Middle East.

During the call with the Iraqi Foreign Minister, both leaders underscored the urgent need to control tensions and pursue continuous efforts to promote peace and stability in the region. They agreed to maintain close contact to monitor the evolving situation and coordinate diplomatic measures.

In a separate conversation with the Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, Ishaq Dar reviewed the latest developments, including the temporary war declaration by US President Donald Trump. He emphasized the importance of sustained diplomatic cooperation to ensure peace and security both regionally and globally. The two leaders agreed to remain in regular communication as the situation unfolds.

These discussions reflect Pakistan’s ongoing engagement with regional stakeholders to encourage dialogue, reduce tensions, and support diplomatic solutions amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East.