Pakistan guarantees foolproof security for US-Iran ceasefire talks in federal capital

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi assured acting US Ambassador to Pakistan Natalie Baker on Thursday of foolproof security ahead of the arrival of high-level foreign delegations in Islamabad on Friday for the US-Iran ceasefire talks.

The meeting came a day after Pakistan brokered a US‑Iran two‑week ceasefire.

Naqvi said that a 'comprehensive and foolproof' security plan has been finalised for senior US officials arriving in Islamabad for high-level talks with Iran scheduled for Friday/Saturday.

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif announced that Iran and the US, along with their allies, had agreed to an immediate ceasefire ‘everywhere, including Lebanon,’ effective immediately. He invited delegations from both nations to Islamabad on April 10 to negotiate a conclusive settlement.

Later, the White House announced that US President Donald Trump was sending Vice President JD Vance and other negotiators to Islamabad for talks with Iran beginning on Saturday. Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi would be representing Tehran.

According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Interior on X today, Natalie met with Naqvi, where both discussed the upcoming talks and the Middle East situation.

“We have made extensive arrangements to ensure foolproof security for all international guests attending these crucial negotiations,” he said.

Naqvi said that US Vice President JD Vance, Special Envoy for Middle East Affairs Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner would attend as special guests.

The statement further added that Natalie expressed her appreciation for Pakistan’s efforts in mediating the peace talks.

Discussions also covered the broader situation in the Middle East, with the US envoy welcoming the recent ceasefire and praising Pakistan?s diplomatic efforts in helping ease regional tensions.

Pakistan is set to host direct talks between the US and Iran on Saturday after a two-week ceasefire was announced between the two countries, bringing a pause to the hostilities which broke out on February 28.

Earlier, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said that delegations from the United States and Iran are expected to visit Pakistan, expressing hope that the talks could contribute to lasting peace in the region.

Sharif noted that while a two-week ceasefire had paused hostilities, the goal remained a durable and sustainable resolution.

He also praised Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir for his role in facilitating diplomatic engagement, saying he had remained in constant contact with both the US and Iranian leadership in recent days.