In 45-Min call with Pezeshkian, PM reaffirms commitment to regional peace

• ‘During warm and cordial’ talks, Premier Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan commitment to sustained regional peace and stability efforts

• Briefs Iranian president on recent engagements with several world leaders, including leadership of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Türkiye

• Appreciates Iran’s ‘constructive conversations’ with CDF and COAS Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir during his recent visit to Tehran

• Tehran praises Pakistan’s role as both sides vow stronger bilateral ties ahead

• Ceasefire diplomacy continues as President Trumps announces his delegation heads for ‘new round of talks’

 ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday held a “warm and cordial” telephone conversation, during which the two leaders exchanged detailed views on the evolving regional situation, with the premier reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to “honest and sincere efforts” to promote regional peace and security, according to state media.

In a statement, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held the call with President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss regional developments.

Islamabad: 19 April 2026.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Holds Telephone Conversation with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone call with His Excellency Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of… pic.twitter.com/QeoLwXEFlC

— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) April 19, 2026

It added that the “warm and cordial conversation” lasted around 45 minutes, during which both leaders engaged in detailed exchanges on the current situation.

The premier reiterated that Pakistan would “remain fully committed to its honest and sincere efforts to advance regional peace and security,” the PMO said.

The telephonic contact came shortly after US President Donald Trump confirmed that American representatives were heading to Islamabad for “another round of talks with Iran.”

The first round of “historic face-to-face direct” US-Iran talks, held in Islamabad on April 11–12, ended without an agreement but also without a breakdown. The discussions took place as a Pakistan-brokered two-week ceasefire between Washington and Tehran remained in effect, set to expire on April 22, pausing hostilities that began following US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28.

The prime minister thanked President Pezeshkian and the Iranian leadership for sending a high-powered delegation led by Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi for the first round of talks in Islamabad on April 11–12.

He also briefed the Iranian president on his recent engagements with several world leaders, including the leadership of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Türkiye, noting that these interactions had helped build consensus in favour of sustained dialogue and diplomacy aimed at lasting peace in the conflict-hit region.

The PM further appreciated Iran’s “constructive conversations” with Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir during his recent visit to Tehran.

Reaffirming Pakistan’s position, the statement said the prime minister stressed that, with the support of friendly countries and partners, Pakistan would remain fully committed to its “honest and sincere efforts” to advance regional peace and security. He also conveyed his respectful regards for Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

I had a warm and constructive conversation with President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian this evening on the evolving regional situation.

I appreciated Iran’s engagement, including its high-level delegation to Islamabad for the historic talks, and recent discussions with Field Marshal…

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 19, 2026

President Pezeshkian, in response, thanked the prime minister and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for Pakistan’s strong support for peace efforts, adding that Iran-Pakistan relations would continue to strengthen in the days ahead.

Earlier, US President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that American representatives were travelling to Islamabad and would arrive “tomorrow evening” for negotiations, claiming Washington was offering Tehran a “very fair and reasonable” deal.

He warned that if Iran rejected the offer, the United States would take strong military action, while insisting it was “time for the Iran killing machine to end,” underscoring heightened rhetoric amid ongoing diplomatic manoeuvring.