Iranian delegation likely to reach Islamabad later tonight, Pakistani sources say

Islamabad: An Iranian delegation is expected to arrive in the federal capital later tonight, Pakistani sources said.

Development comes hours after, in a phone call with Iranian counterpart, Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar stressed the importance of “sustained dialogue and engagement to address outstanding issues".

They further said that a US logistics and security team is already present in Islamabad to facilitate the negotiation process.

Araqchi said in a statement on X he was embarking on visits to Pakistan, Oman and Russia to coordinate with partners on bilateral matters and consult on regional developments, adding that Iran's neighbours remained Tehran's priority.

Earlier, Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar received a telephone call today from Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araghchi.

Both sides exchanged views on regional developments, the ceasefire, and ongoing diplomatic efforts being pursued by Islamabad in the context of US-Iran engagement.

The Deputy Prime Minister underscored the importance of sustained dialogue and engagement to address outstanding issues, in order to advance regional peace and stability at the earliest.

The Iranian Foreign Minister appreciated Pakistan’s consistent and constructive facilitation role in this regard, and both leaders agreed to remain in close contact.