Pakistan, July 2 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar discussed regional developments with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud during a telephone call on Thursday. The conversation matters because both countries backed continued diplomatic efforts following recent mediation talks in Doha. Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and parties involved in the negotiations are directly affected.

According to an official statement, the two foreign ministers reviewed the regional situation with particular focus on the latest round of mediation talks in Doha. Both leaders welcomed the positive progress achieved during the discussions. They also expressed hope that negotiations would continue in the near future to build on ...