ISLAMABAD: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on Friday along with a small delegation to discuss the latest regional developments with the Pakistani leadership.
“The Iranian Foreign Minister was received by Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir along with other senior officials upon arrival,” a Foreign Office statement said.
“During the visit, the Iranian Foreign Minister will hold meetings with Pakistan’s senior leadership to discuss the latest regional developments as well as ongoing efforts for regional peace and stability,” it added.
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Visit of the Iranian Delegation to Pakistan
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— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 24, 2026
Following key discussions with Pakistan’s mediation team, a second round of peace talks between the United States and Iran is likely to be held in Islamabad, according to sources.
Meanwhile, the US logistical and security team is already present in Islamabad to facilitate the negotiation process, sources added.
Foreign Minister Araghchi, in a post on X, said he is embarking on a timely diplomatic tour of Islamabad, Muscat, and Moscow to strengthen bilateral relations and advance key regional engagements.
“Purpose of my visits is to closely coordinate with our partners on bilateral matters and consult on regional developments. Our neighbors are our priority,” he said.
Embarking on timely tour of Islamabad, Muscat, and Moscow.
Purpose of my visits is to closely coordinate with our partners on bilateral matters and consult on regional developments.
Our neighbors are our priority.
— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) April 24, 2026
The White House on Friday announced that US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to travel to Pakistan on Saturday for a fresh round of talks with Iran aimed at ending the conflict,
“Yes, I can confirm Special Envoy Whitkoff and Jared Kushner will be off to Pakistan again tomorrow morning to engage in talks, direct talks, intermediated by the Pakistanis, who have been incredible friends and mediators throughout this entire process, with representatives from the Iranian delegation,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox News.
Earlier, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a phone conversation with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and discussed regional developments and the Iran-US ceasefire.
Ishaq Dar underscored the importance of sustained dialogue and engagement to address outstanding issues in order to advance regional peace and stability at the earliest.
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that a second round of talks between the United States and Iran could take place “as soon as Friday,” as Pakistan continued relentless diplomatic efforts to bring Washington and Tehran back to the negotiation table.
The first round of direct US-Iran talks took place in Islamabad on April 11 and 12, following a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire on April 8.
The talks helped establish rare direct channels between Washington and Tehran, laying the groundwork for continued engagement despite ongoing tensions.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has also remained actively engaged, holding discussions with regional leaders and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to build support for the peace process.
