Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has held talks with International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi on the evolving situation in the Middle East and efforts to reduce regional tensions.
During their telephone conversation, Dar and Grossi agreed that implementing the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding remains the best course for helping defuse tensions and supporting a peaceful settlement.
The Islamabad MoU was reached in June between the United States and Iran, with Pakistan playing a key mediating role. The agreement was aimed at reducing hostilities and creating a framework for further discussions on major regional issues.
Grossi offered the IAEA’s technical support if needed, adding a nuclear and technical dimension to efforts aimed at stabilising the situation.
Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the principles of the United Nations Charter, international law and international treaties. He also stressed the importance of the UN system in advancing global peace and development.
The talks come as tensions remain high in the Middle East, with the conflict affecting regional security, energy supplies and maritime trade, including shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
The latest conversation between Ishaq Dar and Rafael Grossi reflects Islamabad’s continued diplomatic efforts to support de-escalation, while the IAEA stands ready to provide technical assistance if required.
