ISLAMABAD: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday briefed Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar about his recent visit to China and the consultations held on regional and international issues of mutual interest.
During the phone conversation, both sides discussed recent regional developments as well as ongoing diplomatic efforts to promote peace and stability, the Foreign Office statement said on Thursday.
Foreign Minister Araghchi also briefed the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister on his recent visit to China and the consultations he held there on regional and international issues.
Abbad Araghchi also thanked Pakistan for facilitating the repatriation of Iranian nationals from the seized vessels earlier, and appreciated Pakistan’s continued diplomatic and humanitarian support in this regard.
DPM/FM Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke today with Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araghchi @Araghchi.
The two exchanged views on recent regional developments and ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at promoting peace and stability.
FM Araghchi briefed the DPM/FM on… pic.twitter.com/fjODsbcGQ7
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) May 7, 2026
The MV Touska vessel was intercepted by US forces last month for allegedly violating a naval blockade of Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz.
Earlier, Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said that Islamabad remained hopeful a US-Iran agreement would be reached “sooner rather than later”, amid Pakistan-led diplomatic efforts to end the Middle East conflict through diplomacy and negotiations.
Speaking during the press briefing, spokesperson Andrabi said Pakistan would welcome any settlement reached between Washington and Tehran, regardless of where the agreement was finalised.
“If an agreement is reached in Pakistan, it would be an honour for us,” Andrabi remarked, while reiterating Islamabad’s support for dialogue and diplomacy to ensure lasting peace and stability in the region.
On Wednesday, Axios, while citing official sources, reported that the US expects it is moving closer to a preliminary agreement with Iran to end the war.
China has also urged Iran to swiftly reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz during high-level talks in Beijing.
