ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held an important telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart to discuss regional developments and bilateral cooperation.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Pakistan), Ishaq Dar spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, where both sides emphasized the importance of continued dialogue to resolve outstanding issues at the earliest.
During the call, both foreign ministers stressed the need to promote regional peace and stability and agreed on enhancing communication to support long-term stability in the region.
The two leaders also expressed satisfaction over ongoing bilateral coordination and reaffirmed their commitment to intensifying diplomatic efforts for sustainable peace and closer cooperation.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump has claimed that a potential agreement with Iran may be signed in Pakistan today, as diplomatic activity between Washington and Tehran gathers pace.
Speaking in an interview with Fox News, Trump said that negotiations with Iran are progressing and suggested that a formal deal could be concluded during talks being held in Pakistan.
In a separate conversation conversion with correspondent of the New York Post currently in Pakistan, US President Donald Trump has said he would be open to meeting senior Iranian leaders if a deal is reached, and expressed no objection to engaging with Iran’s top leadership if they seek dialogue.
Trump made the remarks ahead of a planned visit by US Vice President JD Vance, who is expected to arrive in Islamabad within hours along with a delegation.
