Pakistan, Iran agree to regular consultations on regional peace

November 12, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan and Iran have reaffirmed their close and longstanding ties and agreed to strengthen bilateral relations across all areas of mutual cooperation, while also exchanging views on the evolving regional situation.

The two sides agreed to maintain regular consultations and close coordination to address common challenges, seize emerging opportunities and work together for regional peace, security and prosperity.

The understanding was reached when Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the Leaders’ Summit of the UNFCCC COP31 session in Antalya, Türkiye.

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ataullah Tarar, Senator Sherry Rehman and senior officials from both sides were also present.

The meeting took place in a warm and cordial atmosphere, said a press release issued.

PM Shehbaz expressed deep concern over the prolonged conflict and stressed the need for dialogue, restraint, de-escalation and sustained diplomatic engagement to achieve lasting peace and stability in the region.

He underlined the importance of building on the understandings reached under the Islamabad MoU of June 2026, and said Pakistan stands ready to keep playing a sincere and constructive role in support of regional peace and stability.

President Pezeshkian appreciated Pakistan’s consistent diplomatic support to Iran and its efforts for regional peace and security.

He said Pakistan-Iran relations rest on centuries of shared history, culture and faith, and reaffirmed Tehran’s strong desire to deepen cooperation across a wide range of sectors.

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