Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will attend an emergency meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers in Riyadh from March 18 to 19. The high-level session aims to address escalating Middle East tensions and promote regional security. The gathering affects diplomatic relations and efforts to prevent further conflict in the region.
The meeting, convened by Saudi Arabia, seeks to explore ways to strengthen stability amid rising hostilities. According to the Foreign Office, Dar will call for an immediate cessation of hostilities. He will emphasize dialogue and diplomacy as key tools to resolve ongoing conflicts.
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Dar is expected to reaffirm Pakistan’s support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political independence of regional countries. He will also urge an end to attacks on their territories and highlight Pakistan’s constructive diplomatic efforts. The foreign minister aims to demonstrate Pakistan’s willingness to play a stabilizing role.
The session comes after intensifying tensions following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets, which prompted retaliatory missile and drone attacks. The strikes killed senior Iranian figures, including security chief Ali Larijani and Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani. These developments have heightened fears of a broader regional conflict disrupting global energy routes.
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With multiple countries on edge, the Riyadh meeting is seen as a critical effort to prevent escalation and restore stability. Pakistan’s participation underscores its commitment to diplomacy and regional security amid rising tensions.