Pakistan Calls for Peace, De-escalation, and Diplomatic Solutions Across the Region

Islamabad – (Choudhry Muddasar) – Pakistan is stepping up efforts for peace as it deepens ties with close allies across the region. This week, the Foreign Office confirmed a busy diplomatic schedule, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia.

The Prime Minister will travel to Riyadh from August 6 to 8. He will be joined by a strong team, including Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, the Army Chief, and other senior officials.

During the visit, PM Shehbaz will meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Talks will focus on trade, investment, and closer coordination on regional matters. Officials say the trip reflects decades of trust between the two nations.

This visit comes at a sensitive time. Tensions remain high across the Gulf, especially around the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan has praised Oman for its calm, steady role in easing these tensions. Islamabad says it fully supports any honest effort that leads to lasting calm in the region.

Foreign Minister Dar has also been active on the phone. He spoke separately with Saudi Arabia’s Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Their talks touched on the Gulf, the Red Sea, and the situation in Palestine. Dar also invited Iran’s top diplomat to visit Pakistan soon.

Dar attended a special meeting on Jerusalem held in Amman, Jordan, on August 5. Pakistan once again backed the Palestinian people’s right to their own state. It called for a nation based on pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds as its capital.

While in Jordan, Dar met foreign ministers from Turkey, Egypt, Iraq, and other nations. He also joined the R-4 Group, made up of Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. The group agreed that dialogue, not conflict, is the best path forward.

Security cooperation was another key topic this week. Pakistan and the United States held their fourth counterterrorism dialogue in Washington. Both sides discussed border security and shared efforts to fight groups like TTP and ISIS-K.

Meanwhile, Pakistan and Australia met in Canberra for trade and policy talks. The two countries agreed to build stronger economic and security links going forward.

The week also marked Youm-e-Istehsal, remembering seven years since India’s actions in Kashmir on August 5, 2019. Pakistan reaffirmed its support for the Kashmiri people’s right to choose their own future, based on UN resolutions.

Together, these meetings show Pakistan’s clear message: peace, dialogue, and cooperation remain at the heart of its foreign policy.