Pezeshkian has confirmed Iran will take part in Islamabad talks, says Pakistan PM

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said after a 45-minute telephonic talk with President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian that the Iranian leader reaffirmed his country's participation in the upcoming negotiations in Islamabad that open on Friday.

In a post on X, the prime minister said that President Pezeshkian expressed appreciation for Pakistan's efforts while conveying his best wishes for the people of Pakistan.

A statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office said that during their warm and cordial conversation that lasted for over forty-five minutes, Shahbaz conveyed his deep appreciation for the wisdom and sagacity of the Iranian leadership in agreeing to the ceasefire and for accepting the premier's offer to host negotiations between Iran and the US in Islamabad later this week.

He also conveyed his respects to Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

The statement said that President Pezeshkian thanked the Prime Minister and appreciated the efforts of the Pakistani leadership to bring about a temporary ceasefire between Iran and the US and conveyed his best wishes for the people of Pakistan.

He confirmed that Iran would be participating in the negotiations in Islamabad. 

Both leaders agreed to remain in close contact. In his tweet, the premier said that he had a warm and substantive conversation with President  Pezeshkian this afternoon.

"I conveyed my deep appreciation for the wisdom and sagacity of the Iranian leadership in accepting Pakistan's offer to host peace talks in Islamabad later this week to work jointly for the return of peace to the region.

President Pezeshkian reaffirmed Iran's participation in the upcoming negotiations and expressed appreciation for Pakistan's efforts, while conveying his best wishes for the people of Pakistan.

Pakistan remains committed to working closely with all its friends and partners to advance peace and stability in the region and beyond."