UK praises Pakistan’s role in securing Iran ceasefire

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar received a telephone call on Thursday from UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, according to a press release issued by the Foreign Office spokesperson.

The Foreign Office said Cooper appreciated Dar and paid tribute to Pakistan for its role in helping achieve the ceasefire related to Iran. She also expressed support for Pakistan’s continued efforts aimed at promoting durable peace and stability in the region.

According to the official statement, the conversation focused on Pakistan’s diplomatic role and broader regional stability. The press release said the UK foreign secretary acknowledged Pakistan’s contribution to efforts that led to the truce and backed Islamabad’s ongoing engagement for peace.

Bilateral ties reaffirmed

The two leaders also reaffirmed the strength of relations between Pakistan and the United Kingdom, the Foreign Office spokesperson said. They agreed to continue working to further strengthen cooperation between the two countries.

The official statement did not provide additional details about the duration of the call or any further agenda items discussed during the conversation. Both sides reiterated their commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation.

The development comes as Pakistan continues diplomatic engagement on regional issues, with the Foreign Office highlighting international recognition of its role in efforts linked to the ceasefire. In the call, the UK side conveyed support for Pakistan’s continued role in encouraging lasting peace and stability.

The Foreign Office press release specifically stated that Cooper appreciated the deputy prime minister and foreign minister and paid tribute to Pakistan for its role in achieving the ceasefire. Both leaders reaffirmed the strength of close bilateral ties and committed to further enhancing cooperation.

No direct quotes were included in the press release cited by the Foreign Office spokesperson, but the statement presented the call as a positive exchange reflecting support from the United Kingdom for Pakistan’s regional peace efforts and the two countries’ ongoing bilateral engagement.

The call was formally described by the Foreign Office as a contact between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.