Pakistan Advances Peace Diplomacy Through Iran Engagement
News Desk
Islamabad: Pakistan on Saturday reaffirmed its commitment to regional peace and diplomatic engagement as Abbas Araghchi held a series of high-level meetings with the country’s civilian and military leadership in Islamabad.
The Iranian foreign minister called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House, where discussions focused on the evolving regional situation and ways to enhance bilateral cooperation.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, along with Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Asim Munir.
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During his visit, Araghchi also met separately with Field Marshal Asim Munir to discuss matters of mutual interest and broader regional developments.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and National Security Adviser Asim Malik were also present at the meeting.
The engagements come at a time when Pakistan is actively positioning itself as a facilitator of dialogue in a tense regional environment. Reiterating this role, Ishaq Dar stated that Pakistan continues to support and facilitate dialogue between Iran and the United States, aimed at promoting peace and stability in the region and beyond.
He emphasized that Pakistan’s efforts are guided by its broader foreign policy objective of de-escalation through diplomacy. Dar also clarified that only official statements should be considered as reflecting Pakistan’s position, urging media outlets to avoid speculative reporting based on unnamed sources.
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Meanwhile, security in the federal capital was tightened in light of the high-level visit. Senior Superintendent of Police (Operations) Qazi Ali Raza conducted a detailed review of arrangements in Islamabad’s Red Zone, inspecting deployments and issuing instructions to ensure vigilance and preparedness.
The combination of active diplomacy and strengthened security highlights Pakistan’s dual approach of promoting regional peace while maintaining internal stability amid evolving geopolitical challenges.
