Dushanbe:Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Muhammad Ishaq Dar, has announced that Islamabad will persist in its mediation efforts between the United States and Iran. This statement was made during the 25th meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Dar emphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomacy as the most effective methods for resolving regional tensions. He highlighted Pakistan's dedication to facilitating engagement and reducing tensions in West Asia and the Persian Gulf as part of its commitment to constructive diplomacy.

Dar also noted that Pakistan would continue to support all initiatives aimed at promoting dialogue and the peaceful resolution of disputes. He reiterated Islamabad's belief that regional challenges require solutions that are multilateral, collective, cooperative, and sustainable, underscoring the country's strategic approach to diplomacy.