Islamabad (TDI): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on Saturday, during which both sides discussed the evolving situation in the Middle East and its potential economic implications amid ongoing regional tensions, the Foreign Office said on Saturday.
They also exchanged views on the regional security environment and its broader economic impact, the Foreign Office said in a statement.
It said that Dar highlighted Pakistan’s continued diplomatic efforts aimed at promoting dialogue, constructive engagement, and regional stability. He reiterated that diplomacy remains the only viable path to resolving ongoing conflicts.
The Kuwaiti foreign minister appreciated Pakistan’s efforts to support peace and stability in the wider region and the Muslim world, according to the statement.
Both sides reaffirmed their longstanding fraternal relations and agreed to remain in close contact on developments affecting regional peace and economic conditions.
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The conversation comes against the backdrop of escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy shipping route that has been severely disrupted since the outbreak of conflict involving the United States and Iran earlier this year.
The United Nations has warned that prolonged instability in the region could have severe global economic consequences, including rising energy prices, increased food insecurity, and the risk of a broader economic slowdown.
Pakistan has been actively involved in diplomatic efforts linked to the crisis, including facilitating early-stage contacts between Washington and Tehran. Officials say Islamabad continues to play a supporting role in encouraging dialogue between the two sides.
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Earlier engagements between Pakistan and Kuwait also focused on strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, and economic ties, with both countries describing their relationship as historically close and steadily expanding.
