Dar says Pakistan emerged as global peacemaker after Iran mediation

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said Pakistan’s successful diplomacy during the Iran conflict and its victory against India have transformed the country’s international standing, with the world now recognising Pakistan as a peacemaker, a middle power and a net security provider.

Addressing a gathering in Lahore, Dar said Pakistan had demonstrated both diplomatic and military strength and must now focus on becoming an economic power.

Dar said God honoured Pakistan by entrusting it with the role of mediator during the US-Iran conflict. He credited Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Asim Munir and the Foreign Office for working together to facilitate the agreement.

“The Foreign Ministry played the role of mediator as a team,” he said.

Referring to criticism that Pakistan had once been diplomatically isolated, Dar said the situation had completely changed.