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Pakistani deputy prime minister and foreign minister Ishaq Dar meets with United States chargé d'affaires Natalie A. Baker in Islamabad to discuss efforts to secure a ceasefire and
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In Short: Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar discussed ceasefire efforts with US chargé d'affaires Natalie A. Baker, highlighting Pakistan's role in facilitating communication between the US and Iran.
Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar met with US chargé d'affaires Natalie A. Baker in Islamabad to discuss efforts to secure a ceasefire, according to a statement from Pakistan's foreign office. Dar highlighted Pakistan's role in facilitating communication between the US and Iran, expressing hope that ongoing diplomatic efforts would contribute to peace and stability in the region and beyond.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Islamabad had received Iran's response through diplomatic channels and that Pakistan's efforts to encourage dialogue between the two sides were continuing.
Iran has indicated it is reviewing the US proposal and would communicate its position through Pakistani mediators, as reported by Arabnews.
The Pakistani foreign office also noted that Dar appreciated ongoing US assistance in the repatriation of Pakistani and Iranian seafarers through Singapore, following recent hostilities and security incidents in Gulf shipping lanes that disrupted commercial maritime traffic and stranded crew members.
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- “DPM/FM highlighted Pakistan’s role in facilitating communication between US and Iran, while expressing hope that ongoing diplomatic efforts would contribute to peace and stability in the region and beyond,”…
- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday Islamabad had received Iran’s response through diplomatic channels, adding that Pakistan’s efforts to encourage dialogue between the two sides were continuing.
- Iran has said it is reviewing the US proposal and would communicate its position through Pakistani mediators.
- The Pakistani foreign office statement also said Dar appreciated ongoing US assistance in the repatriation of Pakistani and Iranian seafarers through Singapore after recent hostilities and security incidents in Gulf…
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- Arabnewslink