ISLAMABAD: Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday, during which both sides discussed rescheduling Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s planned visit to Russia.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan, the two leaders agreed on the importance of maintaining regular high-level contacts and explored new dates for the prime minister’s visit at a mutually convenient time.

The visit had earlier been postponed due to regional tensions following the US-Israel strike on Iran.

Both sides also reviewed bilateral relations and cooperation at multilateral platforms, reaffirming support for international peace and security.

During the conversation, Lavrov appreciated Pakistan’s role in facilitating dialogue between the United States and Iran, particularly in supporting diplomatic efforts to ease regional tensions.

Dar reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to promoting dialogue and diplomacy as the preferred means of resolving international disputes.

He also extended an invitation to Lavrov to visit Pakistan, with both sides agreeing to remain in close contact to advance bilateral cooperation.