Pakistani PM Sharif Discusses Reducing Middle East Tensions with Saudi Crown Prince
Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday to discuss Pakistan's diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions in the Middle East.
Anadolu Agency reported that Sharif emphasized the urgent necessity to de-escalate, end hostilities and achieve unity among countries in the region.
Sharif also condemned recent attacks against Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed Pakistan's unconditional support and solidarity with the kingdom during this sensitive period.
The call followed Sharif's announcement of Pakistan's readiness to host negotiations between the United States and Iran, as well as his conversation with the Iranian president calling for collective efforts to reduce tensions.
Regional conflicts have intensified since a joint U.S.-Israel attack on Iran, to which Tehran responded with drone and missile strikes on Israel and countries hosting U.S. forces.
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