Pakistan, Iran foreign ministers discuss regional security in phone call
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- The bilateral talks centered on the ongoing Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers meeting taking place in Baghdad
- Both ministers highlighted the need for sustained diplomatic engagement and agreed to maintain close coordination on regional matters
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, held a telephone conversation on Sunday with Foreign Minister of Iran, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, to discuss regional security developments and ongoing multilateral diplomacy.
The discussion focused primarily on the evolving situation across the region and matters on the agenda at the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers meeting held in Baghdad.
"The two leaders discussed the evolving regional situation and the ongoing OIC Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Baghdad. DPM/FM underscored the importance of continued dialogue and diplomacy in addressing regional challenges," the statement said
During the call, Dar underscored the significance of continued dialogue and diplomatic channels as the primary means to address emerging regional challenges.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 held a telephone conversation today with the Foreign Minister of Iran, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi @araghchi. The two leaders discussed the evolving regional situation and the ongoing OIC Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Baghdad. DPM/FM underscored the importance of continued dialogue and diplomacy in addressing regional challenges. The two leaders agreed to maintain close contact.
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) October 18, 2026
Both foreign ministers agreed to keep communication lines open and maintain close contact moving forward.
