ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has called on all parties involved in the Middle East conflict to fully respect the US-Iran ceasefire agreement, stressing that dialogue and diplomacy remain essential to maintaining regional peace and preventing further escalation.
The appeal came during a telephone conversation between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, according to a statement issued by Pakistan’s Foreign Office on Sunday.
During the discussion, both sides reviewed the evolving security situation across the Middle East and exchanged views on diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions and avoiding further conflict.
The Foreign Office said Kallas acknowledged Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement and praised its sincere efforts that contributed to the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.
She also expressed concern over reported ceasefire violations and underlined the need to keep communication channels open among all sides to prevent renewed hostilities.
Dar briefed the EU official on Pakistan’s continued efforts to support a broader framework for lasting peace and long-term regional stability. He stressed that all parties should honour the ceasefire and avoid actions that could undermine security in the region.
The diplomatic exchange comes amid renewed instability following reports of Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting US military installations in Kuwait and Bahrain, shortly after US President Donald Trump warned Tehran against breaching the interim ceasefire arrangement.
Meanwhile, Israel said it carried out strikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon on Saturday despite a recently agreed ceasefire intended to ease cross-border tensions.
Earlier, the US military announced fresh strikes on Iran after reports emerged that an oil tanker had come under attack in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic shipping route that has repeatedly faced disruption during the conflict.
