Pakistan says 'hopeful' for peace in West Asia despite recent escalation
Pakistan's Foreign Office expressed hope for peace in West Asia despite recent escalations between the U.S. and Iran. The government continues to advocate for dialogue and diplomacy, citing recent high-level meetings between Pakistani and Iranian officials.
Why it matters
Pakistan's active mediation efforts highlight its strategic interest in regional stability and its role as a potential bridge between Washington and Tehran.
Pakistan on Wednesday (September 2, 2026) said that it was "hopeful" for peace in West Asia despite recent escalation between the US and Iran, underlining the need for "dialogue and diplomacy" for stability in the region.
The remark made by Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi comes days after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit on Monday (August 31, 2026) and discussed the evolving regional situation.
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“The prime minister had reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to peace through restraint, dialogue and diplomacy, while stressing that the Islamabad MoU offered the most viable pathway to lasting peace and stability in the region,” Mr. Andrabi said.
"Despite recent escalations, we remain hopeful, and we will continue to strive for dialogue and diplomacy," Andrabi said at a weekly press briefing.
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