Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim have expressed “deep concern” over the escalating situation in the Middle East, following the US-Israel’s coordinated attack on Iran.

In a conversation with Ibrahim, PM Shehbaz “emphasised the imperative of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states and the urgent need for restraint, de-escalation, and diplomacy”.

He added that the two “agreed to remain in close contact and coordinate our efforts for peace and stability in the region”.