Pakistani, Iranian foreign ministers discuss energy supplies and regional security in phone call

Pakistan's foreign minister told his Iranian counterpart that energy supplies must continue without interruption, while Iran's top diplomat said Middle East security cannot be dictated from outside the region.

• Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone call on Saturday, the Pakistani foreign ministry said.
• Dar stressed the importance of uninterrupted energy supplies and safe passage of ships, citing effects on global supply chains.
• Dar said dialogue and diplomacy are the path to peace and stability in the region.
• Araghchi said sustainable security in the Middle East cannot be imposed from outside and that regional states should discuss their security without foreign interference.