Islamabad, October 14 (QNA) - Pakistani Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar and his Omani counterpart, Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, held a press conference in Islamabad on Wednesday following the meeting of the Eighth Session of the Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Committee.

Both ministers underscored the importance of continuing diplomatic efforts and prioritizing dialogue to resolve disputes and de-escalate tensions in support of regional peace and stability.

Al Busaidi reemphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomacy, as well as constructive engagement, in addressing regional challenges, de-escalating tensions and resolving disputes to prevent further escalation.

He lauded Pakistan's constructive role in supporting diplomatic efforts in the region, stressing their importance in building confidence and lending impetus to peaceful solutions to regional challenges.

For his part, Dar highlighted that he had exchanged views with Al Busaidi on the US-Iran war, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, developments unfolding in the Bab El-Mandeb Strait and Gaza.

He affirmed that Oman and Pakistan share common positions on these issues, stressing the importance of stepping up efforts to address them and restore peace and stability to the region. (QNA)