ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has finalised comprehensive security and administrative arrangements ahead of the upcoming United States–Iran talks in Islamabad, as authorities prepare to host foreign delegations following a recent ceasefire between the two sides.
The preparations were reviewed at a high-level meeting chaired by Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, where officials conducted a detailed assessment of security plans and logistical arrangements for the negotiations.
Naqvi told the participants of the meeting that hosting the US–Iran negotiations in Islamabad after the ceasefire was an honor for Pakistan and reflected the country’s growing diplomatic role in facilitating dialogue.
Authorities have decided to completely seal Islamabad’s Red Zone during the talks, restricting entry to authorised personnel only, as part of heightened security measures.
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Officials said all necessary steps are being taken to ensure the safety, movement, and accommodation of visiting dignitaries, reflecting Pakistan’s efforts to host a secure and well-managed diplomatic engagement.
A special control room has also been established at the Ministry of Interior to monitor and coordinate arrangements related to the talks.
Senior officials from law enforcement, civil administration, and relevant government departments attended the meeting, including representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and national security agencies.
