Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar and UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday and exchanged views on the evolving regional situation.  

Ishaq Dar spoke with his UAE counterpart and underscored the importance of peace and stability, calling for immediate de-escalation and emphasising that dialogue and diplomacy remained the only viable path forward, the Foreign Office spokesperson said in a statement.  

Dar also expressed deep sorrow over the loss of precious lives, including three Pakistani nationals, and reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast solidarity with the UAE.