Islamabad (TDI): Pakistan is intensifying its diplomatic push to mediate in the Iran war, as top regional diplomats prepare to arrive in Islamabad for high-level talks.
Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt, Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Hakan Fidan, and Badr Abdelatty are set to visit Pakistan from March 29 to 30 at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
According to the Foreign Office, the visit will involve in-depth discussions on a range of issues, particularly efforts to de-escalate tensions stemming from the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran. The visiting dignitaries are also expected to meet Shehbaz Sharif.
Officials say the engagements reflect Pakistan’s close ties with these countries and aim to enhance coordination on regional stability and other areas of mutual interest.
Speaking ahead of the visit, Hakan Fidan said the four countries are looking to develop a mechanism focused on reducing tensions. He noted that discussions would center on the direction of the conflict and what practical steps could be taken to move toward negotiations.
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Pakistan, along with Türkiye and Egypt, has already been involved in backchannel diplomacy between Washington and Tehran since the conflict began. All four countries have a strong stake in preventing further escalation, particularly due to risks to energy supplies and key trade routes.
In parallel diplomacy, Ishaq Dar also spoke with Wang Yi, who expressed Beijing’s support for Pakistan’s mediation efforts. Both sides agreed on the need to promote a ceasefire, resume dialogue, protect civilian infrastructure, and ensure the safety of maritime routes, while supporting the role of the United Nations.
Pakistan has increasingly positioned itself as a bridge between the United States and Iran. It has reportedly conveyed proposals between the two sides and even offered to host direct talks, an idea that gained traction after US President Donald Trump publicly signaled approval.
While Washington has indicated that talks are progressing, Tehran has remained cautious, reviewing proposals but describing some of them as one-sided.
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Overall, the flurry of diplomatic activity underscores Islamabad’s emerging central role in mediation efforts, as multiple regional and global players look for a path to de-escalate a conflict that continues to expand across the Middle East.
