Iran stepped up diplomatic contacts with regional countries on Thursday, holding separate telephone conversations with Pakistan, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait as efforts continued to ease tensions and promote peace, security and stability across the region. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi spoke with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, with the two sides exchanging views on recent regional developments and the need for sustained diplomatic engagement. According to Pakistan's Foreign Office, Dar emphasised the importance of sustained dialogue and diplomacy to address outstanding issues, urging all parties to remain constructively engaged in efforts to secure lasting regional peace and stability. He reaffirmed that active and sustained diplomatic efforts remained essential to resolving differences and preventing further escalation. In a separate telephone conversation, Araghchi discussed regional developments with Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. The two reviewed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation, alongside diplomatic efforts to de-escalate regional tensions. The Qatari premier reaffirmed Doha's support for diplomatic initiatives aimed at ensuring freedom of maritime navigation and paving the way for a comprehensive agreement that could deliver sustainable peace in the region. Araghchi also spoke with Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, with both sides exchanging views on the latest regional developments and diplomatic efforts to achieve peace and stability. Araghchi also held telephone consultations with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Ati a day earlier. Meanwhile, Kuwait's Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah received a telephone call from Araghchi on Thursday, his ministry said. Their discussion focused on regional developments and diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions and strengthen regional security and stability. Separately, UK Minister of State for Security Dan Jarvis met Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad on Thursday, with the two sides agreeing to deepen bilateral cooperation in security, law enforcement, migration, trade and investment. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two sides reviewed Pakistan-UK relations and discussed ways to expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The discussions also covered regional and international developments, with both sides exchanging views on matters of shared concern. They also discussed continued cooperation under the R4+E4 framework. Dar underscored the importance of sustained engagement between Islamabad and London on bilateral matters and regional developments, stressing the need to further strengthen cooperation between the two countries. The meeting was part of a series of high-level diplomatic engagements between Pakistan and the UK in recent months. Separately, Pakistan and Oman reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations as Dar and Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi discussed ways to expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest.\",Our Correspondent,National JUI-F loses court battle over reserved seat,FCC throws out party plea against own MPA's election,ISLAMABAD