Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that the parties should maintain the ceasefire, and Pakistan will continue to play its role in promoting dialogue and communication between Iran and the United States.

According to the Foreign Office, in a media briefing regarding the Iran-US talks in Islamabad, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said that I and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir played a mediating role in the tough but constructive negotiations between the two sides, which consisted of several stages. The negotiations continued for the past 24 hours and concluded this morning.

Ishaq Dar said that on behalf of Pakistan, I would like to thank both sides for appreciating Pakistan’s role in achieving a ceasefire and mediating.

The Foreign Minister said that we hope that progress will continue with the same positive spirit from both sides to ensure lasting peace and prosperity throughout the region and beyond.

Ishaq Dar said that it is imperative that all parties adhere to their commitment to the ceasefire. Pakistan will continue to play its role in promoting dialogue and communication between Iran and the United States in the coming days.

Ishaq Dar said that he is deeply grateful to Iran and the United States for responding positively to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s call for an immediate ceasefire in the region, and also accepting the Prime Minister’s invitation for peace talks in Islamabad.