Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Thursday sought Pakistan’s support to end Israeli attacks on Lebanese territory and its people during a telephone call with Shehbaz Sharif.

Salam thanked the Pakistani premier for his ongoing efforts to promote lasting peace in the region.

Prime Minister Shehbaz condemned the Israeli aggression and expressed grief over the loss of lives, reaffirming that Pakistan remains sincerely engaged in efforts to restore regional peace.

Bahrain supports Pakistan’s peace efforts

In a separate development, Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa appreciated Pakistan’s role in helping secure a ceasefire between Iran and the United States, saying the move had created prospects for lasting regional peace.

PM held a telephone call with King Hamad, during which he thanked the Bahraini monarch for supporting Pakistan’s peace efforts, according to an official statement.

PM also praised what he described as the Bahraini leadership’s restraint following attacks in recent weeks and offered condolences over the loss of lives in Bahrain, wishing a swift recovery for the injured.

Both leaders agreed to continue working together to promote peace and stability in the region.

France and Pakistan’s concerns over Lebanon

In a separate call, French President Emmanuel Macron commended Shehbaz Sharif’s efforts in facilitating the ceasefire and conveyed best wishes for ongoing peace talks in Islamabad.

PM thanked Macron for backing Pakistan’s diplomatic initiatives and reiterated Islamabad’s commitment to regional stability.

The two leaders also expressed concern over ongoing hostilities in Lebanon.