- Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (sometimes spelled Araghchi or Araqchi) led a high-level Iranian delegation to Islamabad.
- Upon arrival, the delegation was received by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir (Chief of Army Staff / Chief of Defence Forces of Pakistan), along with other senior Pakistani officials including:
- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar
- Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi
- The meeting focused on regional security, the ongoing ceasefire, de-escalation efforts in the Middle East, and Pakistan’s mediation role between Iran and the United States. dawn.com
This visit follows earlier reciprocal engagements:
- Field Marshal Asim Munir visited Tehran earlier in April 2026, where he was welcomed by FM Araghchi and held talks with Iranian leaders (including President Masoud Pezeshkian).
- There have also been phone calls between Araghchi, Munir, and Dar discussing ceasefire issues and regional stability.
National Security Adviser Lt Gen Asim Malik was reportedly present or involved in related high-level coordination during these interactions, aligning with your description.Iran’s Position on US Talks
- Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei (or Baghaei) stated clearly on X (formerly Twitter) that no direct meeting is planned between Iran and the United States during this visit to Pakistan.
- He added that Iran’s observations would be conveyed to Pakistan, indicating that any engagement with the US side would likely remain indirect through Pakistani mediation (“good offices”).
- This comes amid reports of a US delegation (including figures like Steve Witkoff and possibly Jared Kushner) heading to Islamabad, raising hopes for indirect talks to extend or solidify the ceasefire following recent regional conflict. yahoo.com
Pakistan is actively playing a mediator role in trying to facilitate dialogue between Iran and the US to restore peace and prevent further escalation in the region.These developments reflect ongoing shuttle diplomacy and backchannel efforts, with Pakistan leveraging its ties with both sides. The situation remains fluid, so further updates may emerge soon regarding any indirect outcomes from these meetings.
