Summary PM Shehbaz to visit Saudi Arabia, meet Crown Prince MBS to discuss US-Iran talks, Middle East tensions, ceasefire efforts, and bilateral ties before visiting Turkiye.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to visit Saudi Arabia in the coming days, where he will hold high-level talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on key regional and global issues, according to sources.
Sources said the discussions will focus on the evolving situation in the Middle East, particularly the future of ongoing United States–Iran talks, and broader efforts aimed at reducing regional tensions.
Matters related to a lasting ceasefire and long-term peace in the region are also expected to be part of the agenda.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are also likely to review bilateral relations and explore enhanced cooperation as well as joint diplomatic efforts for regional peace and stability.
The Prime Minister is also expected to travel to Turkiye after completing his visit to Saudi Arabia.
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Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held separate telephone conversations with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, sharing developments regarding the “Islamabad Talks.”
During his conversation with Hakan Fidan, Ishaq Dar briefed him on Pakistan’s role in facilitating dialogue between Iran and the United States and stressed the importance of all parties adhering to ceasefire commitments.
Both sides reaffirmed support for continued diplomatic engagement to promote peace and stability in the region and beyond.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan appreciated Pakistan’s efforts in facilitating dialogue and extended an invitation to Ishaq Dar to attend the upcoming Antalya Diplomacy Forum later this month.
In his call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, Ishaq Dar also briefed him on the Islamabad Talks and reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to encouraging sustained dialogue and diplomacy.
He emphasized the need for all parties to uphold ceasefire commitments and continue engagement to achieve lasting peace and stability.
