Pakistan’s foreign minister says ‘meaningful progress’ achieved in US-Iran negotiations
Earlier in the day, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated US President Donald Trump for what he described as "extraordinary efforts" to pursue peace.
Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar praises Donald Trump. (File Photo)
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Sunday that “meaningful progress” had been made in ongoing talks between the United States and Iran, following a call involving US President Donald Trump and leaders from several West Asian countries.
In a post on X, Dar said the call included leaders from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Qatar, Egypt, the UAE and Jordan. He described the engagement as “a significant step closer toward the shared objective of regional peace, stability, and an early diplomatic outcome”.
Today’s important telephone call led by President Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump with the leaders of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Qatar, Egypt, the UAE, and Jordan marks a significant step closer toward the shared objective of regional peace, stability, and an early…
Dar also referred to Trump’s role in the process, citing his “leadership and commitment to dialogue and diplomacy”. He acknowledged the involvement of US Vice President J D Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other members of the US negotiating team.
He further said Iran’s leadership, including President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, had shown “constructive engagement” in advancing the talks.
Dar added that Pakistan had remained in contact with regional partners and international stakeholders since February 28 to support the diplomatic process.
Earlier in the day, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated US President Donald Trump for what he described as “extraordinary efforts” to pursue peace, adding that Pakistan remained committed to continuing talks and hoped to host the next round soon.
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He praised US President Donald Trump for “his extraordinary efforts to pursue peace” in West Asia, while he committed that Pakistan will continue efforts for peace in the region.
Trump, on Saturday, held a phone call with the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkiye, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Bahrain and Pakistan. For Pakistan, it was Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir who was on the call, said Sharif.
Sharif, who is currently on a visit to China, also praised the field marshal, saying: “I greatly appreciate his tireless efforts during the entire process.
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Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar praises Donald Trump. (File Photo) 
