Speaking at the 25th meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) held in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, on Tuesday, Dar said, “Pakistan believes dialogue and diplomacy are the most effective means of resolving regional tensions.”

He added that Pakistan’s efforts to facilitate engagement and de-escalate tensions in West Asia and the Persian Gulf reflected its commitment to constructive diplomacy.

Dar further noted that Pakistan would continue its mediation efforts between the United States and Iran and support all initiatives aimed at dialogue and the peaceful resolution of disputes to achieve lasting peace and stability.

He stressed that Islamabad’s diplomatic strategy is based on the firm belief that regional challenges require multilateral solutions that are collective, cooperative, and sustainable.

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