Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the urgent need for restraint, de-escalation, and dialogue to preserve regional peace and stability in the region. He laid this emphasis in a telephonic conversation with King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of Jordan to discuss the evolving regional situation.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister expressed Pakistan’s deep concern over the situation. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s solidarity with Jordan as well as other brotherly countries of the region during this challenging time and reiterated Pakistan’s readiness to support all efforts aimed at restoring calm and promoting stability.

The two leaders exchanged views on the serious regional developments following the recent escalation from the Israeli attack on Iran that was followed by attacks on Jordan and other regional countries. Both leaders agreed to maintain close coordination on regional developments.