Islamabad, Ottawa praise diplomatic efforts on US–Iran engagement

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar discussed diplomatic engagement between the United States and Iran with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, according to Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke last night with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand @AnitaAnandMP.

FM Anita Anand commended Pakistan’s constructive role in supporting diplomatic engagement and mediation efforts between the… pic.twitter.com/TlqOq6spk4

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) June 18, 2026

“FM Anita Anand commended Pakistan’s constructive role in supporting diplomatic engagement and mediation efforts between the United States and Iran, which helped facilitate the understanding reached between the two parties. They also discussed the forthcoming engagement between the parties in Bürgenstock, Switzerland on Friday.

Appreciating the positive momentum in Pakistan–Canada relations, they reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation across areas of mutual interest,” the ministry said.

By Jeyhun Aghazada