Qatari PM praises Pakistan’s role in Middle East peace during call with FM Dar

• FM Dar, Qatari PM discuss urgent de-escalation in Gulf region as Islamabad emerges as key mediator in US-Iran talks

• Qatar praises Pakistan’s role in promoting peace and stability through dialogue

• Both sides reaffirm deep-rooted Pakistan-Qatar ties amid ongoing Middle East crisis

• Dar also engages with Indonesian counterpart, strengthening bilateral cooperation

 ISLAMABAD: Qatar’s Prime Minister on Saturday acknowledged and praised Pakistan’s efforts for peace and de-escalation in the Middle East through “dialogue and diplomacy” during a phone call with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, the Foreign Office (FO) said. The call came amid heightened tensions following the US-Israel military strikes on Iran.

In a statement posted on X, the FO said FM Dar spoke with Qatari PM and FM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani to discuss the evolving regional situation.

Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani @PM_AlThani_.

The two leaders discussed prevailing regional and… pic.twitter.com/GzQsYSRjyf

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) March 28, 2026

“The two leaders discussed prevailing regional and international developments and emphasised the importance of urgent de-escalation, with the Qatari side appreciating Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to promote peace and stability through dialogue and diplomacy,” the statement said.

The FO added that both sides reaffirmed the deep-rooted ties between Pakistan and Qatar and agreed to remain in close contact on ongoing developments.

Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply after US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran and the subsequent assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several senior officials last month. In retaliation, Tehran launched attacks on US military bases and installations in Gulf states, significantly broadening the confrontation.

Pakistan has since intensified its diplomatic efforts, emerging as a key mediator between the US and Iran and seeking to ease regional tensions across the Gulf.

Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar also held a telephonic conversation with Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono, discussing regional and international developments as well as bilateral matters of mutual interest.

Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 held a telephone conversation today with the Foreign Minister of Indonesia, Sugiono @Menlu_RI.

They discussed regional & international developments, as well as bilateral matters of mutual interest.… pic.twitter.com/G3DBnXrbkZ

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) March 28, 2026

“Reaffirming strong fraternal ties between Pakistan and Indonesia, they agreed to remain in close contact,” the FO added.