Pakistan, Iran FMs reaffirm commitment to regional peace at SCO meeting

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met his Iranian counterpart, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) meeting in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyz Republic, where the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and promoting regional peace.

According to the Foreign Office, the two foreign ministers reviewed the evolving regional situation and reaffirmed the close and longstanding relationship between Pakistan and Iran.

Dar expressed deep concern over recent regional tensions and stressed the importance of dialogue, restraint, de-escalation by all parties and sustained diplomatic engagement to achieve lasting peace and stability.

He also underscored the need to build on the understandings reached under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in June 2026.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi appreciated Pakistan’s continued diplomatic support and its constructive role in promoting regional peace and security.

He also thanked Pakistan for facilitating the safe return of Iranian fishermen and crew members, including those from vessels interdicted by the United States, and for coordinating closely with Iranian, US and other relevant authorities to ensure their safe transit through Pakistan and return to Iran.

The two ministers agreed to maintain close coordination and regular consultations on issues of mutual interest, reaffirming their commitment to working together for regional peace, stability and shared prosperity.