Islamabad, Pakistan – Web Desk: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said a Pakistani delegation’s recent visit to Afghanistan was made in a private capacity and does not represent an official government mission.
Speaking during the weekly press briefing in Islamabad, the spokesperson said Pakistan continues to maintain diplomatic engagement with key regional countries, including Iran and Gulf states, amid ongoing regional developments.
He noted that Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has held three separate telephone conversations with Iran’s foreign minister, while Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has also spoken with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss the evolving regional situation.
According to the spokesperson, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to visit Saudi Arabia soon. Pakistan is also maintaining close contacts with Gulf leadership, including officials in Oman and the United Arab Emirates.
Andrabi said Pakistan is working to play a “bridge role” in the region by facilitating diplomatic contacts between different capitals. Islamabad believes that all regional disputes should be resolved through dialogue, respect for sovereignty and adherence to international law.
Responding to questions about possible coordination regarding the Strait of Hormuz, the spokesperson said he could not confirm any final arrangements but noted that Pakistani defense officials remain in contact with their Iranian counterparts.
On relations with Afghanistan, Andrabi said there has been no major shift in Pakistan’s policy. He added that a broader diplomatic process regarding Afghanistan remains ongoing and that a delegation led by China’s special representative is expected to visit Pakistan soon.
He also said that Afghan Taliban fighters had recently carried out attacks at more than 50 locations, highlighting continued security concerns along the border.
