US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday praised Pakistan’s efforts to support peace in the Middle East, as diplomatic contacts continue between Washington and Tehran amid hopes for a broader understanding, 24NewsHD TV reported.
Following a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Washington, Rubio said he appreciated Pakistan’s role in promoting stability in the region.
Met with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister @MIshaqDar50 and thanked him for the role Pakistan continues to play in advancing peace in the Middle East. We agreed upon the importance of working together to further strengthen a meaningful partnership for better… pic.twitter.com/AavTAxBvAd
— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) May 29, 2026
“I thanked [Deputy Prime Minister Dar] for the role Pakistan continues to play in advancing peace in the Middle East,” Rubio wrote on X, adding that both sides agreed on the importance of strengthening cooperation for “better security and more prosperity” for their countries.
At a press briefing at Pakistan’s embassy in Washington, Dar said the meeting was held in a “cordial” atmosphere and was also attended by Pakistan’s ambassador and senior Foreign Office officials.
He said Pakistan had played a role in facilitating ceasefires between the United States and Iran and helped create conditions for direct engagement between the two sides.
“The first ceasefire between Washington and Tehran became possible due to Pakistan,” Dar said, adding that the latest truce also reflected Islamabad’s diplomatic efforts.
Dar further said Pakistan had gained a “new identity on the global horizon” under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir.
His remarks come as Islamabad continues diplomatic engagement with regional and international stakeholders aimed at reducing tensions and supporting peace efforts in the Middle East.
The Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 held a bilateral meeting today with the U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio @SecRubio in Washington D.C.
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) May 29, 2026
The two leaders expressed satisfaction over the positive momentum in the Pak-U.S.… pic.twitter.com/s3n4bCeQjh
Earlier, the Foreign Office said both sides expressed satisfaction over the positive momentum in bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional and global developments.
It added that Rubio acknowledged Pakistan’s “sincere diplomatic and mediatory efforts for peace and stability in the region and beyond.”
According to a statement from the Foreign Office spokesperson, the development came during a meeting in Washington, D.C between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Both sides expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory of Pakistan–US relations and held detailed discussions on regional and global developments.
According to the Foreign Office, the US Secretary of State appreciated Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts for peace in the region and described Islamabad’s role in mediation and stability as important.
The two sides agreed to enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest, with particular emphasis on trade, investment, security and counterterrorism.
They also stressed the importance of expanding high-level engagements to further strengthen bilateral relations.
Both countries reaffirmed their shared commitment to peace, stability, and prosperity in the region through continued joint efforts.