ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi along with a top level delegation reached Islamabad on late Friday night as Pakistan aims to facilitate new diplomatic talks between Iran and the United States.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was warmly received by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and other senior officials at the Noor Khan Airbase.
During the visit, the Iranian foreign minister will hold meetings with Pakistan’s senior leadership to discuss the latest regional developments as well as ongoing efforts for regional peace and stability.
Araghchi will stay in Pakistan tonight and is expected to depart on Saturday afternoon for his visit to Muscat and Russia.
Islamabad is pushing for the resumption of negotiations between the US and Iran after hosting initial talks on April 11 that ended without agreement, with the expected visits signaling behind-the-scenes efforts to keep the peace process alive, even amid uncertainty related to Tehran’s participation.
“Embarking on timely tour of Islamabad, Muscat, and Moscow,” Araghchi said in a post on X.
“Purpose of my visits is to closely coordinate with our partners on bilateral matters and consult on regional developments,” he added. “Our neighbors are our priority.”
Earlier in the day, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a phone conversation with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, during which the two discussed the US-Iran ceasefire and Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic efforts, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Friday.
In a post on X, the Foreign Office of Pakistan stated that both sides reviewed regional developments, the ceasefire situation, and Islamabad’s diplomatic engagement in the context of US-Iran relations.
Dar emphasized the need for continued dialogue and engagement to resolve outstanding issues and promote regional peace and stability as quickly as possible.
Meanwhile, Araghchi appreciated Pakistan’s consistent and constructive role in facilitating dialogue between the parties.