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Pakistan is working to bring the United States and Iran to the negotiating table as part of efforts to restore a ceasefire and prevent further escalation, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said.
Speaking at a news conference, Andrabi said Islamabad was seeking to “bring the two parties to the negotiating table” while working to prevent attempts to undermine the peace process.
His remarks came amid ongoing efforts to implement a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at restoring the US-Iran ceasefire and addressing disputes over the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
Andrabi said Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Foreign Minister held talks with officials from Iran, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait on August 10. Pakistan’s and Iran’s foreign ministers also exchanged views on efforts to promote regional peace and stability, he said.
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is currently visiting Tehran. Andrabi said the visit provides another opportunity to discuss bilateral relations as well as regional security concerns.
The spokesperson also addressed the Mecca Agreement for Joint Defence, describing it as part of Islamabad’s broader efforts to strengthen its strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia.
Pakistan has repeatedly positioned itself as a potential facilitator of dialogue aimed at reducing tensions in the region and encouraging diplomatic solutions to disputes involving major regional and international powers.