Iran and Pakistan Discuss Possible Second Round of Peace Talks with US
PAKISTAN – In efforts to revive the stalled peace talks with US, the Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with the Pakistani army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir in Islamabad on Saturday.
According to the Iranian embassy, among the participants included:
- Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi
- National Security Adviser and head of Inter-Services Intelligence Lt. Gene. Asim Malik
- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei
- Iran’s ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam
While the embassy offered no further details, Pakistani sources said that the two sides discussed matters related to a potential second round of talks between Washington and Tehran in the coming days.
Araghchi arrived in Pakistan late Friday for what Pakistani officials could say pave the way for the second round of negotiations. The first round was held in Islamabad two weeks ago, but failed to reach an agreement.
Those talks came after Pakistan brokered a two-week ceasefire on April 8, which was later extended by US President Donald Trump.
Araghchi will also hold talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
Meanwhile, the White House said US special envoy Steve Witkoff and advisor Jared Kushner will also travel to Pakistan on Saturday.
Iran has refused to hold direct talks with the US, and said observations would be conveyed to Pakistan.
