Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held phone calls with the leaders of Malaysia, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan on Friday to discuss the intensifying conflict in the Middle East.
Against the backdrop of a war initiated by the US and Israel against Iran, which has seen retaliatory Iranian strikes on regional targets, including assets in Azerbaijan, and Israeli operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, all leaders issued a collective call for de-escalation.
During his conversation with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, which was held to exchange Eid ul Fitr greetings, the Prime Minister strongly condemned the attacks targeting Azerbaijan.
Spoke with my brother Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim this afternoon to convey warm Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to him, the Government, and the people of Malaysia.
We discussed the evolving situation in Iran and the Gulf region, and agreed on the urgent need for de-escalation…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) March 20, 2026
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s full solidarity with the country during these volatile times. Both leaders stressed that “dialogue and diplomacy” are essential to resolving the crisis and preventing further regional instability.
Spoke with my brother President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to exchange warm Eid-ul-Fitr greetings and best wishes for the people of Uzbekistan and Pakistan.
I expressed satisfaction at the highly successful outcomes of his recent visit to Pakistan and underscored the importance of…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) March 20, 2026
