ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al Jubeir reached Islamabad amid escalating tensions between Pakistan and India.
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar welcomed the Saudi minister of state for foreign affairs at Pakistan’s Foreign Office. Adel Al Jubeir, who has visited India before coming to Pakistan, will hold high-level meetings with Pakistani officials.
Meanwhile, Ishaq Dar received a telephone call from Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya as they discussed the escalating regional tensions.
According to Foreign Office, The deputy prime minister briefed his Japanese counterpart on India’s recent misadventures that resulted in the deaths of innocent Pakistani civilians, including women and children.
Ishaq Dar said that despite India’s violations of international law, Pakistan has demonstrated restraint. He reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding its regional security and sovereignty. The deputy prime minister underscored Pakistan’s resolve to protect its people and territory amid the ongoing conflict.
The Japanese foreign minister expressed deep concern over the deteriorating situation in the region and extended condolences for the loss of civilian lives. He urged both Pakistan and India to exercise restraint and prioritize dialogue and diplomacy to de-escalate tensions and seek a peaceful resolution.
