Iran's Foreign Minister Concludes Visit to Pakistan Amid Ongoing Negotiations

Iranian Diplomatic Efforts in Pakistan

Abbas Araghchi, the Iranian Foreign Minister, wrapped up his visit to Pakistan on Saturday evening, where he engaged in what he termed indirect discussions with U.S. representatives, as reported by two Pakistani officials who chose to remain anonymous due to the sensitivity of the matter. The timeline for the arrival of U.S. negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Islamabad remains uncertain, with no confirmation from the White House regarding their departure from Washington, D.C.

While a temporary ceasefire has halted most hostilities, the economic repercussions are escalating, particularly with significant disruptions in global oil, liquefied natural gas, fertilizer, and other shipments caused by the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

During his visit, Araghchi held discussions with Pakistan's Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He shared on Telegram that their conversations included regional issues and Iran's negotiation boundaries. Although he did not disclose specific details, he emphasized Tehran's commitment to continue collaborating with Pakistan's mediation efforts until a resolution is reached.

Additionally, on the same day, Iran resumed commercial flights from Tehran’s international airport for the first time since the onset of the conflict involving U.S. and Israeli strikes two months ago. Flights are set to operate to Istanbul, Muscat in Oman, and Medina in Saudi Arabia, as reported by Iran’s state television. The country had partially reopened its airspace earlier this month due to the ongoing ceasefire.

With inputs from AP