ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Monday discussed preparations for the second round of the Islamabad talks and the broader regional situation with Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Reza Amiri Moghadam, in Islamabad.
During the meeting, both sides focused on ensuring the smooth conduct of the talks and security for participating delegations.
Minister Naqvi emphasised that all preparations for the second phase have been finalised, adding that foolproof security measures are in place for foreign guests.
The two leaders also discussed the importance of finding a lasting solution to ongoing regional tensions through diplomacy and dialogue.
Naqvi informed the Iranian envoy about his recent visit to Tehran and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to supporting peaceful negotiations.
Emphasising Pakistan’s position, the interior minister stated that Islamabad favours a negotiated settlement to the Iran–United States dispute, underscoring that a durable resolution is crucial for regional peace and stability.
وفاقی وزیر داخلہ محسن نقوی کی ایران کے سفیر ڈاکٹر رضا امیری مقدم سے ملاقات
اسلام آباد مذاکرات کے دوسرے مرحلے کیلئے کئے انتظامات پر گفتگو
کشیدگی میں کمی لانے کے لیے سفارتی و مذاکراتی چینلز کے ذریعے پائیدار حل کی ضرورت پر زور
وزیر داخلہ محسن نقوی نے حالیہ دورہ ایران بارے آگاہ کیا pic.twitter.com/fx9LGnMpuT— Ministry of Interior GoP (@MOIofficialGoP) April 20, 2026
Ambassador Moghadam commended Pakistan’s constructive and proactive role in efforts to ease tensions, recognising Islamabad’s diplomatic initiatives.
Naqvi further underscored that Pakistan and Iran share decades-old brotherly relations, which are deeply valued, and reaffirmed Islamabad’s desire to strengthen bilateral ties.
Senior officials, including the Chief Commissioner of Islamabad, the Inspector General of Islamabad Police, and the Deputy Commissioner of Islamabad, were also present at the meeting.
Earlier, Mohsin Naqvi visited the United States Embassy, where he held talks with Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker and reviewed security arrangements for the upcoming second round of negotiations in the capital.
The meeting focused on strengthening Pakistan–United States relations and assessing the evolving regional situation, with both sides exchanging views on diplomatic efforts for reducing tensions.
The United States and Iran have privately assured participation in a second round of talks in Islamabad, despite public rhetoric and mixed signals from Tehran that have cast doubt over the negotiations.
Syed Muhammad Ali, a senior security analyst, told We News English that both sides remain committed to dialogue and that recent statements by the US and Iranians were largely aimed at domestic audiences rather than reflecting a breakdown in diplomacy.
“Despite public posturing, both Iran and the US have assured participation in the second round of talks in Islamabad,” he said, adding that the rhetoric was primarily intended for domestic audiences and that the talks were expected to proceed as planned.
Pakistan has stepped up high-level contacts with both Washington and Tehran over the past 24 hours to keep the talks on schedule, expressing confidence that negotiations will proceed as planned.
The renewed push comes as a ceasefire between the two sides approaches its expiry on April 22, increasing pressure to secure an extension or broader agreement.
