ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Sunday called on the United States and Iran to maintain a “positive spirit” and uphold the ceasefire, as Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar stressed Islamabad’s continued commitment to facilitating dialogue following the conclusion of talks in the capital.
Addressing a press conference after the Pakistan-hosted negotiations ended without an agreement, Dar emphasised that diplomacy must continue despite the absence of a breakthrough.
“We hope that the two sides continue with the positive spirit to achieve durable peace and prosperity for the entire region and beyond,” he said.
Highlighting the importance of maintaining stability, Dar underscored that adherence to the ceasefire remains critical.
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“It is imperative that the parties continue to uphold their commitment to ceasefire,” he added.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s diplomatic role, the foreign minister said Islamabad would remain actively engaged in supporting future negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
“Pakistan has been and will continue to play its role to facilitate engagement and dialogue between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America in the days to come.”
Dar also expressed appreciation to both countries for responding to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s call for a ceasefire and for accepting Pakistan’s invitation to hold talks in Islamabad.
He noted that the negotiations, led by US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, involved “intense and constructive” engagement over the past 24 hours, with Pakistan playing a key mediating role alongside its civil and military leadership.
Separately, Pakistani officials said the opening round of US–Iran talks in Islamabad marked an “important first step” in a broader diplomatic process, urging both sides to continue engagement and build on the ceasefire.
They emphasised that Pakistan facilitated the discussions “in good faith” to create space for constructive dialogue, while remaining neutral and not commenting on the substance of negotiations.
Officials stressed that sustained diplomacy is essential, noting that “issues of such sensitivity and consequence cannot be resolved in a single sitting”.
Underscoring the need for continuity, they said “What remains important is that the channel stays open and the process moves forward in a constructive manner”.
Pakistan also called on all sides to act responsibly, urging them to “remain engaged in good faith, sustain the ceasefire, and avoid any action that could complicate the environment for further dialogue”.
Reaffirming its role, officials said Pakistan “remains firmly committed” to supporting de-escalation and “stands ready to continue facilitating constructive engagement” if required.
While the talks concluded without an agreement, Pakistan framed the process as a step forward in ongoing diplomatic efforts, signalling that channels of communication remain open and that further engagement is expected.
