Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, is set to embark on a four-day diplomatic tour to key Middle Eastern countries as regional tensions continue to rise.
According to Pakistan’s foreign ministry, Sharif will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey from April 15 to 18, 2026.
The visits to Saudi Arabia and Qatar are expected to focus on strengthening bilateral relations, while his trip to Turkey will include participation in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. On the sidelines of the event, Sharif is also scheduled to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and other global leaders.
The diplomatic push comes at a critical time, as efforts continue to revive peace talks between the United States and Iran following weeks of conflict in the region.
The two countries recently held rare face-to-face talks in Islamabad aimed at ending a war that erupted after coordinated attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran. Iran’s retaliatory actions have since targeted US allies in the Gulf, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar, and disrupted energy exports.
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Although the initial round of talks ended without a ceasefire agreement, US President Donald Trump has indicated that negotiations could resume soon.
Sharif is expected to be accompanied on the trip by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who has played a role in mediating the ongoing discussions.
Meanwhile, Pakistan continues to receive economic support from Saudi Arabia, with Riyadh recently pledging $3 billion to boost the country’s foreign reserves, alongside an extension of an existing $5 billion deposit.
The tour underscores Pakistan’s growing diplomatic role as it seeks to balance regional alliances while contributing to efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions in the Middle East.
