ISLAMABAD, March 28 (Manend News): Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a detailed telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday, lasting over one hour.
In a statement issued on X, PM Shehbaz Sharif wrote ”I reiterated Pakistan’s strong condemnation of the continued Israeli attacks on Iran, including recent strikes on civilian infrastructure, and conveyed Pakistan’s solidarity with the brave people of Iran. Expressed, once again, my condolences on the tragic loss of precious lives and prayed for the swift recovery of the injured and displaced. Also thanked him for his appreciation of Pakistan’s sincere efforts to advance peace and facilitate dialogue in the region”.
PM Shehbaz Sharif wrote “I apprised him of Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic outreach – engaging the United States and brotherly Gulf and Islamic countries – to facilitate dialogue and de-escalation”.
Meanwhile according to the statement issued by Press Information Department (PID), Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran on Saturday.
During their detailed conversation, that lasted over one hour, the two leaders held extensive discussions regarding the ongoing hostilities in the region and peace efforts.
The Prime Minister reiterated Pakistan’s strong condemnation of the continued Israeli attacks on Iran, including the latest attacks on civilian infrastructure yesterday. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s solidarity and support for the brave people of Iran, in these challenging times. He also offered condolences on the loss of over 1900 precious lives and prayed for recovery of the injured and displaced.
The Prime Minister apprised the Iranian President of the diplomatic outreach efforts currently being undertaken by him, the Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar as well as Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, to engage the U.S., brotherly Gulf and Islamic countries, to create a conducive environment for peace talks.
He briefed the Iranian President on the strong endorsement of Pakistan’s peace initiative and expressed the hope that a viable path towards ending hostilities could be found collectively.
While appreciating the Prime Minister’s sincere diplomatic efforts, the Iranian President shared his perspective on the ongoing hostilities perpetrated by Israel against Iran. He stressed upon the need to build trust in order to facilitate talks and mediation. In this regard, he praised the Prime Minister for Pakistan’s supportive role for peace.
The Prime Minister thanked the Iranian President and assured him that Pakistan would continue to play a constructive role for bringing peace and stability in the regi