Global Endorsement for Pakistan: Kuwait, EU, Canada laud Islamabad’s key role in US-Iran peace push

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between the United States and Iran have drawn international praise, with Kuwait, the European Union, and Canada commending Islamabad’s constructive role in facilitating dialogue.

Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Sabah, in a telephone conversation with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, lauded Pakistan’s contribution to advancing peace efforts between Washington and Tehran, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to sustained diplomatic engagement, stressing that dialogue remains the only viable path to resolving conflicts. Both sides also reiterated the strength of Pakistan–Kuwait relations and agreed to maintain close coordination.

In separate calls, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand also praised Pakistan’s role in facilitating the US-Iran negotiations held in Islamabad.

During his conversation with Kallas, Dar highlighted ongoing engagement between Pakistan and the European Union amid the evolving regional situation and briefed her on developments from the Islamabad Talks. Kallas commended Pakistan’s “constructive role” in enabling direct negotiations, with both sides underscoring the importance of continued diplomacy to resolve the conflict. They also expressed satisfaction over growing Pakistan-EU cooperation.

In his discussion with Anand, Dar exchanged views on recent developments, including the stalled negotiations between Washington and Tehran. The Canadian foreign minister appreciated Pakistan’s mediation efforts, while both leaders stressed the importance of maintaining a ceasefire and agreed to remain in close contact on issues of mutual concern.

The diplomatic exchanges come in the wake of inconclusive marathon talks between the United States and Iran, which lasted nearly 21 hours but failed to produce a breakthrough. The negotiations, aimed at ending weeks of intense conflict that has claimed thousands of lives and disrupted global energy markets, ended with both sides trading blame.

The Iranian delegation, led by Bagher Ghalibaf and supported by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, faced a US team headed by Vice President JD Vance, alongside Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner.

The broader conflict, triggered by a joint US-Israel offensive on Iran, has escalated across the region, with retaliatory strikes, rising casualties, and disruptions in key shipping routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying global concerns.

Amid these challenges, Pakistan has positioned itself as a crucial diplomatic bridge, continuing efforts to bring both sides back to the negotiating table.