Ambassador: Islamabad Talks a 'Process,' Not a One-Off Event

Tehran - BORNA - Amiri-Moghaddam shared his message on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday night following the conclusion of the marathon talks between Iranian and U.S. delegations. "The Islamabad negotiations laid the foundation for a diplomatic process that, if reinforced by trust and will, can create a sustainable framework for the interests of all parties," he wrote.

The Ambassador expressed his gratitude to the host nation for its strategic mediation and logistical support. "I would like to thank the friendly and brotherly country of Pakistan, particularly Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir [Chief of Army Staff], for their initiative and goodwill in facilitating these talks," he stated.

He further commended the "tireless efforts" of the Pakistani government, military, police, and security forces for managing the negotiations in a "dignified atmosphere" that provided a calm, organized, and secure environment with equal logistical facilities for both sides.

Regarding the performance of the Iranian negotiating team, Amiri-Moghaddam noted: "The high-level Iranian delegation pursued negotiations worthy of the great Iranian nation with dignity, self-confidence, and faith in God. They remained focused on the concerns of the people to ensure and secure national interests and legitimate rights."

The Islamabad negotiations, which aimed to finalize critical regional and bilateral issues, concluded early Sunday without a final agreement as the United States refused to accept Iran’s principled conditions. The Iranian delegation had entered the Pakistan-mediated talks with a clear stance of skepticism, citing Washington’s long history of non-compliance and "bad faith" in previous diplomatic endeavors.

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