Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif voiced solidarity with Turkiye and Gulf states and expressed readiness to play a constructive role in reducing tensions and promoting dialogue.

Axar.az reports that Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif conveyed this during a phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Sharif strongly condemned attacks targeting Turkiye and other brotherly countries in the region:

"During our most cordial exchange, we discussed the rapidly evolving situation in the Middle East. I strongly condemned the attacks on our brotherly country Turkiye as well as other brotherly countries in the region," he wrote on X.

He added: "I reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast solidarity with Turkiye as well as with other brotherly Gulf countries, and conveyed our readiness to support efforts aimed at de-escalation and dialogue."

The leaders also exchanged views on the situation in Afghanistan:

"We also exchanged views on the situation in Afghanistan and I acknowledged Turkiye’s constructive role in supporting peace efforts, between Pakistan and Afghanistan, particularly its contribution towards the recent temporary ceasefire during Eid days," he stated on X.

The conversation also included discussions on bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Turkiye.