Pakistani, Saudi top diplomats warn against renewed conflict in MidEast

Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Saturday warned that a renewed conflict in the Middle East “serves no one’s interest,” Anadolu reports. In a phone call, the two leaders discussed recent developments in the region and expressed “deep concern” over the recent escalation in hostilities despite the signing of an agreement between the US and Iran last month, according to a statement from Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry. They agreed that renewed conflict “serves no one’s interest and undermines efforts toward regional peace and stability,” the statement said. Prince Faisal emphasized the importance of de-escalation and continued dialogue, while Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s call on all parties to “exercise maximum restraint” and allow mediation efforts the […]