He recalls ‘deep-rooted historical, cultural, and fraternal bonds’ between the two countries
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to Iran, Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, ahead of Siddiqui’s departure for Tehran. PHOTO: FO
Pakistan on Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to deepening ties with Iran as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to Iran, Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, ahead of Siddiqui’s departure for Tehran.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), the deputy prime minister recalled the “deep-rooted historical, cultural, and fraternal bonds between Pakistan and Iran” and reaffirmed “Pakistan’s commitment to further expanding bilateral cooperation in all spheres, particularly in trade, connectivity, people-to-people exchanges, and regional collaboration”.
Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mr. Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, called on DPM/FM Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 ahead of his departure to Tehran.
Recalling the deep-rooted historical, cultural, and fraternal bonds between Pakistan and Iran,… pic.twitter.com/qsTkmW4BXr
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) May 19, 2026
Dar emphasised “the importance of sustaining the positive momentum in bilateral engagement through close coordination and mutual understanding”.
The foreign minister also highlighted “Pakistan’s constructive and responsible role in promoting regional peace, dialogue, and stability, and expressed confidence that the Ambassador-designate would make a valuable contribution towards further strengthening the enduring partnership between the two brotherly countries”.
He also “wished the ambassador-designate success in his new assignment”.
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On February 28, the US and Israel launched a joint offensive against Iran. Tehran retaliated with strikes on Israel and other Gulf countries hosting US assets.
Pakistan subsequently positioned itself as a key mediator for peace, brokering a two-week ceasefire and hosting the highest-level US-Iran talks since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Although the “Islamabad Talks” ended without agreement, the ceasefire was held and later extended upon Islamabad’s request.
The US and Iran are expected to hold a second and final round of talks in Islamabad however there has been no official confirmation from any side regarding this. Despite no conformation, Pakistan has expressed optimism that a peace agreement between the US and Iran would be struck “soon.”
