Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that he spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the “evolving regional situation”, terming the exchange “warm and constructive”.

“I appreciated Iran’s continued engagement, including the high-level delegation to Islamabad led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, whom I had the pleasure of meeting earlier today,” he said.

“I reaffirmed that, with the support of friends and partners, Pakistan remains committed to serve as an honest and sincere facilitator — working tirelessly to advance durable peace and lasting stability in the region,” he added.