EU's Costa discusses Iran situation with Pakistan's Prime Minister

March 30, 2026 7:01 AM EDT

Antonio Costa, President of the European Council speaks during the St. Matthew's Day banquet (Matthiae-Mahlzeit) in Hamburg, Germany, March 6, 2026. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer

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)



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