Austrian FM appreciative of Pakistan's diplomacy amid Middle East war: FO

Published May 12, 2026 Updated May 12, 2026 08:50pm

Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger has expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to bring an end to the Middle East war in a phone call with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.

According to the Foreign Office (FO), the two top diplomats discussed and exchanged views on the evolving situation in the region, with Meinl-Reisinger appreciating “Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting dialogue and its mediation between Iran and the United States, in support of regional peace and stability”.

“DPM/FM reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to sustained diplomatic engagement, including continued efforts to facilitate dialogue between Iran and the United States, aimed at maintaining peace and stability in the region and beyond,” the FO adds in a post on X.

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