Islamabad, March 7 Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar held separate telephone conversations with counterparts from Iran, the UAE, and Malaysia, as well as the Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), on Saturday.
Dar, who is also the Foreign Minister, spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi about the evolving regional situation, according to a statement by the Foreign Office.
"The two leaders exchanged views on recent developments and agreed to remain in contact," the statement read.
He also spoke with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
"The two leaders exchanged views on the evolving regional situation and emphasized the importance of peace and stability," the Foreign Office (FO) said.
Dar expressed concern over recent attacks in the region, including those on the UAE, and conveyed Pakistan's solidarity with the UAE and its people.
Dar also spoke with the Foreign Minister of Malaysia, Mohamad Haji Hasan.
"The two leaders exchanged views on the regional situation and expressed hope for peace and stability in the region," the FO said, adding that the two leaders agreed to remain in close contact on evolving developments.
He also spoke with the Secretary-General of the GCC, Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, and the two exchanged views on the regional situation.
AlBudaiwi appreciated Pakistan's strong partnership and solidarity with the GCC.
"Both sides underscored the importance of de-escalation and emphasized dialogue and cooperation for peace and stability in the region," the FO said.