Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to promoting dialogue and diplomacy during a meeting with Jiang Zaidong in Islamabad on Monday. The discussions focused on recent developments following the Islamabad Talks, with the Chinese envoy appreciating Pakistan’s role in facilitating direct engagement between the United States and Iran. Both sides reaffirmed the strength of the Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership and agreed to continue close coordination on regional peace efforts. Separately, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from his Japanese counterpart, Sanae Takaichi, where the two leaders discussed the outcome of the Islamabad Talks. Prime Minister Takaichi praised Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts in facilitating the ceasefire and dialogue between the United States and Iran, expressing Japan’s full support for the peace process and its importance for regional stability and global energy security. Prime Minister Shehbaz thanked the Japanese leadership for its support and appreciated the constructive participation of both the US and Iranian delegations. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to ensuring the continuation of the ceasefire. Both leaders also expressed their desire to further enhance Pakistan-Japan bilateral relations and agreed to maintain close engagement moving forward.
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