Islamabad, July 26, 2026: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi on Sunday to discuss the latest regional developments and the importance of sustained diplomatic engagement for regional and global peace.
According to the Foreign Office, the two leaders exchanged views on the evolving regional situation and underscored the importance of continued diplomacy, dialogue and constructive engagement in advancing regional and international peace and stability.
During the conversation, Grossi expressed hope that all parties would continue dialogue and engagement following the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding with a view to achieving a peaceful and durable outcome.
The IAEA chief also briefed Dar on his candidacy for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations.
The deputy prime minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong support for the United Nations and effective multilateralism, while reiterating Islamabad’s commitment to promoting dialogue and peaceful resolution of regional and international issues.
