EU’s Kallas praises Pakistan’s role in preventing ‘full blown war’

Middle East Eye · June 1, 2026 War

EU’s Kallas praises Pakistan’s role in preventing ‘full blown war’ EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has praised Pakistan for preventing “a return to full-blown war on several occasions”. Speaking alongside Pakistan’s foreign minister during a visit to Islamabad, Kallas said there is now “a 10-year diplomatic opening to extend the ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz”. She also reiterated that any agreement should be followed by broader negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme.

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