ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have welcomed the US–Iran negotiations in their final stage, with the electronic signing ceremony scheduled for June 14.
During a telephonic conversation on Saturday, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan expressed the hope that this important development will contribute to lasting peace and stability in the region, a Foreign Office statement said.
The Saudi Foreign Minister appreciated Pakistan’s consistent and sustained efforts in support of mediation and dialogue throughout the process.
Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 held a telephone conversation today with the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan @faisalbinfarhan.
They welcomed the US–Iran negotiations in their final stage,… pic.twitter.com/k3avNjwAxe
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) June 13, 2026
Both sides also discussed the forthcoming Regional Four Foreign Ministers (R-4) meeting, scheduled to be held in Egypt later this month.
Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan is closer than ever to securing a peace agreement between the United States and Iran, adding that the deal is expected to be finalised within the next 24 hours and signed electronically before technical-level talks begin next week.
In a post on X, the prime minister said Pakistan is preparing for the remote signing of the agreement immediately after the final text is completed.
“We are closer to a peace deal than ever before. With finalisation likely expected in the next 24 hours, Pakistan is preparing for the electronic signing of the peace deal immediately after, followed by technical-level talks next week,” Sharif wrote.
We are closer to a peace deal than ever before. With finalisation likely expected in the next 24 hours, Pakistan is preparing for the electronic signing of the peace deal immediately after, followed by technical level talks next week.
We would like to thank United States of…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) June 13, 2026
He thanked the United States and Iran for their continued engagement in the negotiations and also acknowledged the support of regional countries backing the diplomatic process.
The statement came after days of intense diplomatic activity involving Islamabad, Washington and Tehran. Pakistan has been actively mediating between the two sides since the outbreak of the conflict on February 28, and Islamabad played a central role in brokering the April 8 ceasefire and facilitating direct negotiations.
