Canadian, Polish FMs commend Pakistan’s role in US-Iran ceasefire in call with Dar

Dar holds talks with Sikorski; Canada’s Anand appreciates Pakistan’s efforts to promote sustained dialogue

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.

Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar, received a telephone call today from Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Radosław Sikorski @sikorskiradek.

Both counterparts appreciated the positive momentum in Pakistan–Poland… pic.twitter.com/bu5S5tJArW

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 19, 2026

"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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Meanwhile, DPM Dar also spoke this evening with Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand.

According to a statement from the Foreign Office, Dar held talks with his Canadian counterpart to review ongoing regional developments.

Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke this evening with Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand @AnitaAnandMP.

They reviewed ongoing regional developments. FM Anand appreciated and expressed support for Pakistan’s continued efforts… pic.twitter.com/bYwjtxH5HZ

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 19, 2026

“FM Anand appreciated and expressed support for Pakistan’s continued efforts to advance sustained dialogue and constructive engagement between the parties,” it said.

“Both sides expressed hope for lasting peace and a durable ceasefire across the region, including in Lebanon,” the statement added, noting that they also reaffirmed their commitment to broader regional stability and cooperation.

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.