ISLAMABAD, April 11, 2026 — As delegations from the United States and Iran prepare to sit down for negotiations aimed at de-escalating recent Middle Eastern hostilities, Pakistan has publicly reaffirmed its full commitment to supporting constructive diplomatic engagement between the two rival nations.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar released an official statement through the country’s Foreign Ministry on Saturday, outlining the nation’s long-standing position on the escalating tensions. Dar emphasized that Islamabad remains convinced that dialogue and collaborative negotiation are the only sustainable paths to resolving deep-rooted international disputes. He expressed clear hope that all stakeholders involved in the ongoing conflict will approach the upcoming discussions in good faith, prioritizing constructive engagement to move the region closer to a permanent, peaceful resolution.
Dar further reiterated Pakistan’s consistent willingness to continue acting as a neutral facilitator for the talks, standing ready to support both sides as they work toward a lasting and durable agreement that addresses core concerns on all fronts.
The statement from Pakistan’s top diplomat came hours after a US diplomatic delegation touched down in Islamabad on Saturday. Iran’s negotiation team had already arrived in the Pakistani capital earlier in the week, setting the stage for the face-to-face talks that many regional observers see as a critical turning point for easing escalating violence across the Middle East. The negotiations, hosted on Pakistani soil, mark a high-stakes diplomatic push to end the recent wave of hostilities that have raised widespread global concern over regional stability.