Pakistan: We Will Continue Efforts to Facilitate Tehran-Washington Diplomatic Process
Tehran - BORNA - The Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement today announcing that Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reviewed regional developments during a meeting, clarifying that Pakistan is facilitating Iran-U.S. talks to achieve peace and stability in the region and beyond.
In a post shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry underscored: "Pakistan will continue its efforts in this regard."
During the session, Ishaq Dar rejected media speculation and reports regarding any new developments in the negotiation process. He emphasized that official policy statements concerning the Iran-U.S. mediation process are exclusively issued through official channels, noting that quotes from anonymous Pakistani officials or sources do not reflect Pakistan's official stance. He advised the media to refrain from speculative reporting and focus only on formal statements.
Media speculation regarding the potential resumption of talks intensified following the visit of Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi to Pakistan, which hosted the first round of negotiations after the ceasefire. However, the Iranian side has maintained that the Foreign Minister’s meetings with Pakistani officials fall within the framework of bilateral consultations regarding regional issues and the ceasefire.
Pakistan had previously attempted to organize another round of talks during the initial two-week ceasefire after the first round on April 12 (23 Farvardin) ended without a breakthrough.
Nevertheless, Iran stated it would not negotiate under threat, following the U.S. violation of ceasefire commitments through the illegal naval blockade of Iranian ports and threatening rhetoric from American officials. Iran’s Permanent Mission to the UN previously declared that the second round of negotiations would be possible as soon as the United States adheres to its ceasefire obligations and lifts the illegal maritime blockade.
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