Islamabad/Ankara: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a telephone conversation on Tuesday to discuss escalating tensions in the Middle East and regional security, according to official statements from both governments.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter) Sharif strongly condemned the Israeli attack on Iran and subsequent strikes on other Gulf countries. He said Pakistan had reached out to Gulf leaders and reaffirmed Islamabad’s full solidarity with them, expressing readiness to facilitate dialogue and de escalation efforts.
Both leaders agreed that maximum restraint is essential to prevent further escalation. They also exchanged views on recent developments in Afghanistan and committed to maintaining close and frequent communication to promote peace and stability in the region.
According to the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye Erdoğan emphasized Türkiye’s support for Pakistan in countering terrorism and its role in restoring the ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan through Turkish initiatives. Erdoğan also highlighted the importance of regional diplomacy following the attacks on Iran and signaled Türkiye’s willingness to assist in reducing tensions.
The call comes amid heightened hostilities in the Middle East with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets and missile attacks across the Gulf raising fears of a wider regional conflict.
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