Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected in Pakistan as Islamabad tries to revive stalled U.S.-Iran talks, with Pakistan’s foreign ministry confirming the visit and outlining a regional agenda.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is heading to Pakistan as Islamabad tries to bring fresh momentum to stalled U.S.-Iran talks.
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry confirmed the visit and said Araghchi will meet Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad. The ministry said the two men will discuss bilateral and regional issues, including trade, the economy, energy and developments in the Middle East.
The Associated Press reported that Araghchi was expected in Pakistan on April 24, while Reuters-reported sources said the trip could signal a possible resumption of peace talks between the United States and Iran. That step has not been confirmed.
Pakistan has been trying to keep channels open between the two sides, and Oman said earlier this month that Pakistan had played a role in the Iran-U.S. ceasefire announcement.
Reporting also said Araghchi may continue on to Oman and Russia after Pakistan.
The immediate question is whether the Islamabad visit produces a concrete date or venue for another round of negotiations, or whether it remains limited to bilateral and regional consultations.
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