ISLAMABAD, May 5 (Xinhua) -- Pakistan's Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar said on Tuesday that efforts are ongoing to help end the conflict between the United States and Iran, expressing confidence that mediation efforts could yield "significant progress."

Addressing ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps here, Dar said Pakistan has been engaging both sides to secure a ceasefire and promote dialogue, stressing that the goal is to reach a peaceful settlement acceptable to all parties.

"Our goal as mediators is to persuade both sides to reach a peace agreement, something the region and the world need," he said, expressing hope that ongoing consultations, supported by multiple countries, would help resolve the conflict in a "win-win" manner. ■