{"id":992,"date":"2026-05-18T13:47:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T13:47:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diplomag.com.pk\/?p=992"},"modified":"2026-05-18T13:47:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T13:47:44","slug":"dar-qatari-minister-discuss-regional-situation-stress-dialogue-amid-us-iran-tensions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diplomag.com.pk\/index.php\/2026\/05\/18\/dar-qatari-minister-discuss-regional-situation-stress-dialogue-amid-us-iran-tensions\/","title":{"rendered":"Dar, Qatari minister discuss regional situation, stress dialogue amid US-Iran tensions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ISLAMABAD<\/strong>: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar discussed the regional situation with Qatar\u2019s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi during a telephone conversation on Monday, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both leaders discussed the \u201cevolving regional situation and matters of mutual interest,\u201d MOFA said, adding that they &#8220;underscored the importance of dialogue and diplomatic engagement in addressing regional challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to MOFA, the Qatari minister appreciated Pakistan\u2019s \u201cconstructive role and ongoing diplomatic efforts&#8221; while Dar reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s commitment to \u201cadvancing the shared objectives of peace, stability, and prosperity in the region and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The call came amid ongoing communications between Pakistan and Qatar amid the United States-Israeli war against Iran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yesterday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke with Qatar&#8217;s Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, thanking the Qatari leadership for its support for Pakistan&#8217;s mediation and de-escalation amid ongoing regional tensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This was the second telephone conversation between the two leaders within a week. 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