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Polish DPM commends Pakistan's role in US-Iran ceasefire in call with Ishaq Dar

Both counterparts appreciate momentum in Pakistan–Poland relations, commit to strengthening cooperation


Web Desk April 19, 2026 1 min read
Polish Deputy Prime Minister Sikorski and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar Photo: X

Polish Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister (FM) Radosław Sikorski on Sunday commended Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts in facilitating a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, and appreciated the country’s commitment to dialogue, during a telephone conversation with DPM and FM Ishaq Dar, according to the Foreign Office.

"Both counterparts appreciated the positive momentum in Pakistan–Poland relations and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation in areas of mutual interest," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on X. The two leaders also held an in-depth exchange of views on regional and global issues, it added.

"DPM/FM Sikorski commended Pakistan’s efforts in facilitating a ceasefire between Iran and the United States, and appreciated Pakistan’s continued commitment to dialogue and diplomacy in promoting peace and stability," the FO concluded.

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On February 28, the US and Israel launched a joint offensive on Iran, and Tehran retaliated with strikes on Israel and other regional countries hosting US assets.

The war has been on hold since April 8, when Pakistan mediated a two-week ceasefire. Following the ceasefire, Pakistan hosted the highest-level US-Iran talks since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, which ended in Islamabad last weekend without agreement, but the ceasefire was held.

The two sides are expected to hold a second and final round of talks in Islamabad in the upcoming week. There has been no official announcement from any of the sides about the exact date.

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