Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar received a call from his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, during which the pair discussed the latest regional situation and “ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at promoting peace and stability”, according to the Foreign Office (FO).

“FM Araghchi briefed the DPM/FM on his recent visit to China and the consultations held on regional and international issues of mutual interest,” the FO has said in a post on X.

It adds that Araghchi thanked Dar for Pakistan’s facilitating the repatriation of Iranian sailors from vessels seized by US forces.