{"id":691,"date":"2026-04-24T16:59:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T16:59:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diplomag.com.pk\/?p=691"},"modified":"2026-04-24T16:59:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T16:59:14","slug":"lavrov-praises-pakistans-mediatory-role-in-us-iran-conflict","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diplomag.com.pk\/index.php\/2026\/04\/24\/lavrov-praises-pakistans-mediatory-role-in-us-iran-conflict\/","title":{"rendered":"Lavrov praises Pakistan\u2019s mediatory role in US-Iran conflict"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ISLAMABAD:<\/strong> Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar discussed bilateral relations in a telephonic conversation on Friday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced in an X post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two leaders also discussed &#8220;cooperation at multilateral fora in support of international peace and security,&#8221; the ministry said. Lavrov appreciated Pakistan\u2019s constructive role in facilitating dialogue between Iran and the United States, the statement added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dar underscored Pakistan\u2019s resolve to continue contributing to efforts aimed at promoting dialogue and diplomacy to resolve all issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The foreign ministers further reiterated &#8220;the importance of maintaining regular high-level engagements,&#8221; and discussed rescheduling Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif&#8217;s visit to Russia &#8220;at an early mutually convenient date.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The statement concluded with Dar inviting Lavrov to visit Pakistan as both sides agreed to remain in touch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar discussed bilateral relations in a telephonic conversation on Friday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced in an X post. 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