Ishaq Dar, Saudi FM Discuss Regional Situation Amid Yemen Tensions

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan to discuss the evolving regional situation, particularly in light of the deteriorating conditions in southern Yemen.

According to a statement issued by Pakistan’s Foreign Office on X, the call took place late Friday night, during which both leaders exchanged views on recent regional developments. Senator Ishaq Dar emphasized the need for all parties to avoid any escalatory actions and stressed that issues should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy to ensure regional peace and stability.

In a separate statement, the Saudi Foreign Ministry confirmed that Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed regional developments with Ishaq Dar and reviewed joint efforts aimed at promoting security and stability in the region. The Saudi foreign minister also held a similar discussion with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, focusing on regional peace initiatives.

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Earlier, Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi reaffirmed Islamabad’s support for a peaceful resolution of the Yemen situation through dialogue. Responding to a media query, he reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to Yemen’s unity and territorial integrity and expressed hope that positive steps by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates would contribute to a peaceful outcome.

The spokesperson praised the leadership of Saudi Arabia and the UAE for their foresight in addressing the Yemen crisis and said Pakistan remains ready to play a constructive role in promoting partnership, brotherhood, and lasting peace and stability in the region.

The diplomatic engagements come amid rising tensions in Yemen, where recent clashes and airstrikes in the south have further complicated the fragile security situation.