Pakistan Pushes U.S.-Iran Peace Role in Washington Talks

(MENAFN) Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held talks Monday with U.S. Chargé d'Affaires Natalie A. Baker, covering the rapidly shifting regional landscape and the broader state of Pakistan-U.S. bilateral relations, the Foreign Office announced.

At the center of the discussions, Dar emphasized Pakistan's active role as a conduit between Washington and Tehran, expressing hope that sustained diplomatic engagement would advance prospects for peace and stability across the region and beyond.

The foreign minister also acknowledged ongoing American support in the repatriation of Pakistani and Iranian seafarers stranded abroad, with Singapore serving as a key transit point in the operation, according to the official statement.

The meeting reflects Islamabad's intensifying diplomatic drive in recent weeks, as Pakistan has stepped up efforts to foster constructive dialogue between the United States and Iran at a time of heightened tensions across the Middle East.

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