ISLAMABAD: Foreign Ministers of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have expressed satisfaction on the positive progress made during the indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran in Doha.
During a telephone conversation between the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, the two leaders discussed the regional situation especially the recent round of mediation in Doha, according to Foreign Office on Thursday.
“They expressed satisfaction on the positive progress made during this negotiation and hoped that the discussions would continue in near future,” it said.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 held a telephonic conversation today with His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud @FaisalbinFarhan , Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The two leaders discussed the… pic.twitter.com/CWzcrP9kAT
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) July 2, 2026
Prince Faisal appreciated Pakistan’s efforts and steadfast commitment to the implementation of the Islamabad MoU and its continued role in advancing dialogue and promoting lasting peace in the region.
Pakistan says US-Iran talks make ‘positive progress’
Earlier Pakistan said that indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran had made “positive progress”, with both sides agreeing to hold the next round of talks at the earliest possible time following the funeral processions of Iran’s former Supreme Leader.
Qatari and Pakistani mediators concluded separate meetings with the US and Iranian negotiators in Doha today with:
-> positive progress made on issues related to the aspects of the Islamabad MOU, building on the Lake Lucerne Summit.
-> Parties have agreed to continue… https://t.co/PgUWeqHUUV
— Tahir Andrabi (@TahirAndrabi) July 2, 2026
Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Pakistani and Qatari mediators had concluded separate meetings with the US and Iranian delegations in Doha, building on the outcomes of last month’s Lake Lucerne Summit and advancing implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Meanwhile, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Majed Al Ansari, separately confirmed the breakthrough, stating that the Doha meetings had achieved “positive progress” on issues related to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding and reaffirmed the commitment of both sides to continue negotiations.
Building on Pakistan-Qatar mediation
The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, brokered by Pakistan and Qatar and endorsed at last month’s Lake Lucerne Summit in Switzerland, established a 60-day ceasefire, called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and set out a roadmap toward a comprehensive agreement covering Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions relief and regional security.
The diplomatic process suffered an early setback after clashes in and around the Strait of Hormuz, but Wednesday’s talks suggested both sides remain committed to implementing the agreement through continued mediation.
