UNIPA News 11 July (Islamabad)-Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a high-level telephone conversation focused on regional security, bilateral cooperation, and the implementation of agreements reached during the Iranian president’s recent visit to Islamabad.
During the discussion, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed Pakistan’s concern over the evolving regional security situation and called for immediate restraint and renewed diplomatic engagement to prevent further escalation. He emphasized that preserving regional peace and stability should remain a priority and urged all parties to avoid actions that could undermine recent diplomatic progress.
Sharif reiterated that dialogue remains the most effective means of reducing tensions and resolving disputes. He also highlighted the importance of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), describing it as a framework for strengthening mutual trust, expanding bilateral cooperation, and promoting long-term regional stability. The Pakistani prime minister stressed the need for the timely implementation of the commitments outlined in the agreement.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s diplomatic approach, Sharif said Islamabad would continue to play a constructive role in supporting dialogue and initiatives aimed at maintaining peace and stability across the region.
President Pezeshkian thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and other senior Pakistani officials for attending the funeral of the late Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. He also acknowledged Pakistan’s continued support for regional peace efforts and reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to promoting stability despite ongoing security challenges.
The two leaders reviewed progress on the understandings reached during President Pezeshkian’s recent visit to Islamabad and agreed to accelerate the implementation of bilateral decisions to further strengthen cooperation across multiple sectors.
The conversation concluded with both leaders reaffirming their commitment to enhancing Pakistan-Iran relations and supporting diplomatic efforts aimed at fostering long-term peace and stability in the region.
