Kaja Kallas, the EU’s top diplomat, has “expressed serious concerns at the recent ceasefire violations and stressed that channels of communication must remain open”, the Foreign Office says.

In a phone call, Deputy PM and FM Ishaq Dar and Kallas reviewed the “rapidly evolving regional situation”.

“She appreciated Pakistan’s sincere efforts culminating in signing of the Islamabad MoU. However, she expressed serious concerns at the recent ceasefire violations and stressed that channels of communication must remain open,” the FO said.

Dar apprised Kallas about Pakistan’s “continued diplomatic efforts” and emphasised the “necessity for all parties to abide by the ceasefire agreement”.