ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Mohammed Ishaq Dar on Friday spoke with the Foreign Minister of Iran, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, and felicitated the leadership, government, and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the signing of the historic “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding” with the United States.
Ishaq Dar conveyed his best wishes for the commencement of the next phase of US-Iran negotiations, expressing hope that the process would move smoothly and yield positive outcomes.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi thanked Pakistan’s facilitation in the repatriation of thirty (30) Iranian nationals, including 8 fishermen rescued at sea by the United Kingdom and 22 crew members recently interdicted by the United States.
Araghchi expressed gratitude for Pakistan’s constructive and sustained mediation efforts.
The two leaders exchanged views on regional developments and highlighted the ceasefire violations conducted by Israel in Lebanon, expressing serious concern over the situation.
Both sides agreed on the importance of continued engagement and agreed to remain in close contact.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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