Baghdad: Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has discussed with his Pakistani counterpart Mohammad Ishaq Dar efforts to secure a ceasefire and end the war in the region, according to Iraq’s Foreign Ministry.

According to Anadolu Agency, the ministry stated that Hussein engaged in a phone conversation with Dar on Wednesday evening, focusing on reviewing the latest efforts aimed at reaching a ceasefire agreement. During the call, Hussein lauded Pakistan’s role in facilitating understandings that could potentially lead to negotiations in the near future.

Hussein emphasized the importance of intensifying coordination and removing obstacles that could impede preparations for talks. He noted that persistent efforts are crucial for increasing the chances of de-escalation and restoring stability in the region.

These discussions occurred a day after the United States and Iran announced a ceasefire agreement intended to pave the way for a final resolution to the war initiated by Washington and Tel Aviv against Tehran on February 28.

While Iranian and Pakistani officials mentioned that the agreement included Lebanon, Israel denied Lebanon’s inclusion and launched extensive airstrikes across the country on Wednesday, resulting in over 250 fatalities.