ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with his Iranian counterpart on Sunday, Abbas Araghchi, and emphasised the need for continued dialogue to resolve current issues.
The two diplomats also agreed on a phone call between the President of Iran and the Prime Minister of Pakistan, later today, a Foreign Office statement said.
“DPM/FM emphasised the need for continued dialogue and engagement as essential to resolving the current issues as soon as possible for promoting the peace and stability in the region and beyond,” it added.
Both leaders agreed to remain in close contact and coordinate on regional and international matters of mutual interest.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke this afternoon with Foreign Minister of Iran H. E. Abbas Araghchi @araghchi.
DPM/FM emphasized the need for continued dialogue and engagement as essential to resolving the current issues as… pic.twitter.com/pbsIsAGjfE
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 19, 2026
The develop comes after US President Donald Trump said that the US negotiation team would travel to Islamabad for peace talks with Iran, amid Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to end the conflict through diplomacy and dialogue.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the US delegation would arrive in Islamabad “tomorrow evening” for talks aimed at reaching a deal with Tehran.
“My Representatives are going to Islamabad, Pakistan — They will be there tomorrow evening, for Negotiations,” the US President said.
The US President said Washington was offering what he described as a “very fair and reasonable deal” to Tehran..
Earlier, Iran’s state media reported that Tehran is reviewing fresh proposals from the US as diplomatic engagement continues under a carefully maintained ceasefire.
According to Iranian state media, the proposals were conveyed during a recent visit to Tehran by Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir.
The Secretariat of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council confirmed that Tehran is assessing the proposals but has yet to issue a formal response.
While diplomatic channels remain open, Iran has reimposed restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that the waterway would remain closed until the United States lifts what Tehran describes as an unlawful naval blockade on its ports.
