Islamabad: Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud engaged in discussions regarding “evolving regional and international developments” amidst the ongoing Mideast conflict, which has just entered its second month.

According to Anadolu Agency, the discussions emphasized “the importance of dialogue, diplomacy, and collective efforts to promote peace, security and stability in the region,” as per a statement from Islamabad’s Foreign Ministry. Both diplomats reaffirmed their commitment to closer engagement and pledged to continue working together at both bilateral and multilateral levels to “further strengthen cooperation and contribute to regional peace and prosperity.”

The Saudi Foreign Ministry shared on the US social media platform X that the two sides also “reviewed bilateral relations and discussed joint efforts regarding regional developments.” Prince Faisal was later hosted by Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who assured that “Pakistan would always stand shoulder to shoulder with Saudi Arabia” and reaffirmed “Pakistan’s full and unwavering solidarity and support” for the Middle Eastern country.

The visit by the Saudi prince to Islamabad is part of a quadrilateral foreign ministers’ meeting aimed at discussing ongoing mediation efforts to resolve the Mideast conflict. The region remains tense following an offensive launched by Israel and the US against Iran on February 28, resulting in over 1,300 casualties, including then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Iran has responded with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US military assets, leading to casualties, infrastructure damage, and disruptions to global markets and aviation.