Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyz Republic: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) Meeting in Cholpon-Ata.
During the meeting, the two foreign ministers reaffirmed the close and longstanding ties between Pakistan and Iran and reviewed the evolving regional situation.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar expressed deep concern over recent regional tensions and stressed the importance of dialogue, restraint, de-escalation by all sides, and sustained diplomatic engagement to achieve lasting peace and stability. He also emphasized the need to build on the understandings reached under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in June 2026.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi appreciated Pakistan's continued diplomatic support and its constructive role in promoting regional peace and security. He also thanked Pakistan for facilitating the safe return of Iranian fishermen and crew members, including those from vessels intercepted by the United States.
Araghchi further acknowledged Pakistan's close coordination with the Iranian, U.S., and other relevant authorities to ensure the safe transit of the crew through Pakistan and their return to Iran.
Both sides agreed to maintain close coordination and regular consultations on matters of mutual interest and reaffirmed their commitment to working together for regional peace, stability, and shared prosperity.
