Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has had a telephone conversation with his British counterpart, Yvette Cooper, in which he has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to “promoting dialogue, diplomacy, and constructive engagement” between the US and Iran.

“Foreign Secretary Cooper reiterated [the] UK’s appreciation for Pakistan’s sustained efforts for peace and stability in the region, leading to [the] signing of [the] Islamabad MoU by USA and Iran, mediated by Pakistan,” the Foreign Office says in a post on X.

Both sides have also agreed to remain in close contact.