Pakistan calls for de-escalation in Middle East during talks with Oman

Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, held a telephone conversation with Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, the foreign minister of Oman, to discuss the escalating situation in the Middle East.

According to Caliber.Az, the information was released in a statement by Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry published on the social media platform X.

Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke with Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi @badralbusaidi to exchange views on the serious and evolving situation in the Middle East and the wider region.

DPM/FM appreciated Oman’s… pic.twitter.com/iXl8P7SUJi

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) March 12, 2026

During the call, the two ministers exchanged views on the current serious and evolving situation in the Middle East and across the wider region.

Dar highlighted Oman’s constructive and principled role in facilitating dialogue and promoting de-escalation. He also expressed solidarity with Oman and its people following the recent attacks on the country.

The Pakistani foreign minister reiterated Pakistan’s call for restraint, an immediate de-escalation of tensions, and a return to diplomatic engagement. He reaffirmed Islamabad’s support for all initiatives aimed at reducing tensions and ensuring peace and stability both in the region and beyond.

By Tamilla Hasanova