(Web Desk) - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Wednesday in a post on X that he had conveyed Pakistan's deep concern over the prolonged regional conflict during a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the COP31 climate summit in Antalya, Turkiye.
“Dialogue, restraint, de-escalation and sustained diplomacy are the only path to lasting peace,” Sharif wrote.
He added Pakistan would continue its efforts toward regional peace and stability, building on the understandings reached under the Islamabad memorandum of understanding.
Delighted to meet my dear brother, President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, on the sidelines of #COP31 in Antalya today. We reaffirmed the deep and enduring bonds between Pakistan and Iran, rooted in centuries of shared history, culture and faith, and agreed to further strengthen our cooperation. I conveyed Pakistan's deep concern over the prolonged conflict in our region. Dialogue, restraint, de-escalation and sustained diplomacy are the only path to lasting peace. Building on the understandings reached under the Islamabad MoU, Pakistan continues to play a sincere and constructive role for peace and stability in the region and beyond. Together, we will keep working for a peaceful, secure and prosperous future for our peoples and our region.
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) November 11, 2026Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the COP31 summit in Turkiye, with discussions focusing on regional security.
The prime minister is visiting Turkiye to attend the COP31 summit, where he has also held meetings with several world leaders. He held a separate meeting with the Iranian president.
During the meeting, the two leaders discussed bilateral relations between Pakistan and Iran and ways to enhance mutual cooperation.
They also exchanged views on regional developments and matters concerning peace and stability in the region.