US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker has called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who expressed “hope that ongoing diplomatic efforts would contribute to peace and stability in the region and beyond”, Foreign Office says.

Baker and Dar discussed the “evolving regional situation and the broader Pakistan-US bilateral relationship” the FO said in a statement.

Dar highlighted Pakistan’s role in facilitating communication between the US and Iran.

“He also appreciated ongoing US assistance in the repatriation of Pakistani and Iranian seafarers through Singapore,” the FO added.

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