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PM Shehbaz, Kuwaiti crown prince discuss regional peace, condemn attacks​

Crown prince expresses appreciation for Pakistan’s mediation efforts between US and Iran

Web Desk
March 27, 2026

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al Khaled Al Hamad Al Sabah, Crown Prince of Kuwait. PHOTO: Radio Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday strongly condemned the attacks on Kuwait and expressed Pakistan’s solidarity with the Kuwaiti people in a telephone conversation with Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al Khaled Al Hamad Al Sabah, according to a statement from the PM's Office.

The prime minister offered condolences for the loss of lives and prayed for the recovery of the injured. He also briefed the Kuwaiti leadership on Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

The crown prince expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s mediation efforts between Iran and the United States, and endorsed the prime minister’s role in seeking regional peace and stability, the statement read.

He thanked Pakistan for its support to Kuwait during the crisis and for the recent letter of solidarity from the prime minister. He also expressed a desire to visit Pakistan once the situation improves, it added.

 

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Foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Egypt to visit Islamabad for ‘in-depth’ talks on Iran war: FO​

Baqir Sajjad Syed
March 28, 2026



This photo combo shows (clockwise from L) Saudi Arabia’s FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Turkiye’s FM Hakan Fidan and Egypt’s FM Dr Badr Abdelatty. — File photos via Reuters/FO/AFP/Reuters

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to host the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt from March 29-30 for “in-depth discussions” on a variety of issues, including efforts to reduce the ongoing tensions in the region amid the US-Israeli war on Iran.

In a press release issued on Saturday, the Foreign Office said that at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Saudi Arabia’s FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Turkiye’s FM Hakan Fidan, and Egypt’s FM Dr Badr Abdelatty will visit Islamabad from March 29 to March 30.

“During the visit, the foreign ministers will hold in-depth discussions on a range of issues, including efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region,” the FO said, adding that the visiting dignitaries will also call on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

“Pakistan highly values its relations with the brotherly countries of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt,” the FO statement underscored.

“The visit will provide an opportunity to further strengthen Pakistan’s cooperation and coordination with these countries across multifaceted areas of mutual interest,” it noted.

 

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Announcing the same on X, FO Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said the “distinguished leaders will engage in comprehensive discussions on a wide range of regional and international issues — focusing on efforts to promote peace and de-escalation”.

Originally planned in Turkiye, the talks were shifted to Islamabad due to Pakistan’s growing role in the Iran-US dialogue process and the possibility that it may also host those negotiations.

The venue change reflects Islamabad’s deep involvement in ongoing diplomatic efforts, which made participation in a meeting in Turkiye less feasible.

This shift has intensified the speculation that an Iran-US meeting is likely to happen in Islamabad in a few days.

PM Shehbaz on Tuesday had formally pitched Islamabad as a potential venue for negotiations between Iranian and US officials, “subject to concurrence by the US and Iran”.

 

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Intensified diplomacy​

The four-country mechanism was formed on March 19 on the sidelines of a gathering of 10 Arab and Muslim states in Riyadh earlier this month.

While initial accounts framed the meeting around defence cooperation, officials now say the current diplomatic track effectively emerged from that interaction.

Following the Riyadh meeting, Egyptian intelligence opened channels with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), after which Pakistan moved to the forefront of the evolving diplomatic engagement.

Maintaining that pro-active diplomatic approach, Dar on Friday held separate telephonic conversations with the Egyptian and Turkish foreign ministers on the evolving regional situation. They all had underscored the importance of dialogue and collective efforts to promote peace, according to FO.

Dar also spoke with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, adding that the latter “extended his full support for Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic efforts in pursuit of peace and stability in the region”.

 

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Speaking to FM Dar on Friday, his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi had said that Beijing endorsed Pakistan’s role in talks and had conveyed to Tehran to join the negotiations as it was an opportune time with the US under pressure in the war, according to diplomatic sources.

The same day, in a phone call with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al Khaled Al Hamad Al Sabah “fully endorsed” Pakistan’s mediation efforts, the premier’s office said.

Pakistan has taken centre-stage in a process to mediate between the US and Iran, being carried out in collaboration with Ankara and Cairo.

Dar confirmed on Thursday that “US-Iran indirect talks are taking place through messages being relayed by Pakistan”.

He further said a 15-point US framework had been shared and was under Iranian deliberation, while the “brotherly countries of Turkiye and Egypt” are supporting the effort.

 

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PM Shehbaz apprises Iranian president of diplomatic outreach efforts in over hour-long conversation​

News Desk
March 28, 2026

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif apprised Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian of Pakistan’s diplomatic outreach efforts to organise peace talks between Washington and Tehran, in a phone call on Saturday that lasted over an hour.

Pakistan has taken centre-stage in a process to mediate between the US and Iran, being carried out in collaboration with Ankara and Cairo.

A statement by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said that the premier held a phone conversation with Pezeshkian earlier today.

“During their detailed conversation, that lasted over one hour, the two leaders held extensive discussions regarding the ongoing hostilities in the region and peace efforts,” the statement said.

 

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Pakistan emerging as key diplomatic player amid high-level regional visits​

Arrival of Saudi, Turkish and Egyptian FMs signals growing global relevance, say experts

Khalid Mehmood
March 28, 2026

From left to right: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.

Pakistan is increasingly being viewed as a key diplomatic player as the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt visit the country, reflecting Islamabad’s growing importance in a shifting regional and global landscape, officials and analysts said.

The high-level visits come at a time of rapidly evolving geopolitical dynamics across the Middle East, Gulf region and South Asia, with rising tensions prompting renewed efforts for dialogue and de-escalation.

Diplomatic sources said Pakistan has recently stepped up efforts to reduce regional tensions, promote dialogue and position itself as a bridge between countries. The simultaneous presence of foreign ministers from major Muslim countries is being seen as a sign of confidence in Pakistan as a credible and reliable diplomatic partner.

Analysts believe the development could also indicate a possible realignment within the Muslim world, as countries with previously differing positions move towards greater coordination, with Pakistan potentially playing a central role.

 

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The visits are also important from an economic perspective. Saudi Arabia is reportedly keen to enhance its investment in Pakistan, while cooperation with Türkiye in the defence and industrial sectors is expected to expand. Engagement with Egypt is likely to focus on trade, food security and energy cooperation.

Security issues are expected to remain high on the agenda, including counterterrorism, maritime security and broader regional stability. Officials said discussions may also explore strengthening defence cooperation among Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia, with the potential inclusion of Egypt in a wider regional framework.

 

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Qatari PM praises Pakistan's efforts for peace through talks in Mideast in call with FM Dar​

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Both sides discuss prevailing regional, international developments and emphasise importance of urgent de-escalation

 

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Pakistan’s diplomatic push​

The diplomatic push follows recent tensions triggered by US-Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent retaliatory actions, which have raised fears of a broader regional conflict and impacted global energy markets.

Dar said participants at the recent quadrilateral meeting supported the possibility of holding US-Iran talks in Islamabad and agreed to form a committee of senior officials to work out modalities.

He reiterated that dialogue remains the only practical way to prevent further escalation and ensure lasting peace.

In recent days, Dar and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have also engaged with Iranian leadership, including President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, while maintaining coordination with the United States.

Dar said Pakistan values the trust shown by both Tehran and Washington and stands ready to facilitate meaningful dialogue between the two sides