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Posted on March 30, 2026
1 min readLast updated: March 30, 2026
Add as preferred source on GoogleEU Council President Antonio Costa held a positive conversation with Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif on March 30, 2026, regarding the ongoing Iran war. Pakistan is preparing to host regional ‘meaningful talks’ to de-escalate the conflict amid rising global concern from the EU and regional actors.
BRUSSELS, March 30 (Reuters) - European Council President Antonio Costa said he had held a 'good call' with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif regarding the war in Iran.
"Good call today with the Prime Minister of Pakistan @CMShehbaz Sharif to hear his assessment on the Iran war, as well as the outcome of the recent consultations between the Foreign Ministers of Egypt, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey held in Islamabad," wrote Costa on X.
"The EU is gravely concerned over the prolongation of the war and its increasing global impact," added Costa.
Pakistan said on Sunday it was preparing to host "meaningful talks" in the coming days over ending the conflict over Iran.
(Reporting by Sudip Kar-Gupta, editing by Inti Landauro)
European Council President Antonio Costa discussed the Iran situation with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
They discussed Pakistan's assessment of the Iran war and recent consultations involving Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey.
The EU is gravely concerned about the prolongation of the Iran war and its increasing global impact.
Pakistan is preparing to host meaningful talks in the coming days to help end the conflict over Iran.
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