Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has met with US Chargé d’Affaires to Pakistan Natalie Baker in Islamabad to discuss diplomatic efforts aimed at facilitating a second round of talks between the United States and Iran.
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According to a statement from the Interior Ministry, the meeting focused on the evolving regional situation and ongoing attempts to arrange further negotiations between the two countries in Islamabad. Both sides reportedly exchanged views on how to maintain diplomatic momentum following earlier discussions.
وفاقی وزیرداخلہ محسن نقوی سے امریکی سفیر نیٹلی بیکر کی اہم ملاقات
ملاقات میں خطے کی تازہ ترین صورتحال پر تفصیلی تبادلہ خیال
اسلام آباد مذاکرات کے دوسرے راؤنڈ کے انعقاد کے حوالے سے سفارتی کاوشوں پر بھی بات چیت pic.twitter.com/CA7ylfcxWR— Ministry of Interior GoP (@MOIofficialGoP) April 23, 2026
ایران کی جانب سے بھی مثبت پیش رفت کی امید ہے۔
وزیراعظم محمد شہباز شریف اور فیلڈ مارشل جنرل عاصم منیر مسلے کے حل کیلئے ہر سطح پر بھرپور کوششیں کر رہے ہیں۔
امید ہے کہ فریقین سفارتی اور پر امن حل کو موقع دیں گے، محسن نقوی— Ministry of Interior GoP (@MOIofficialGoP) April 23, 2026
Naqvi praised US President Donald Trump for extending a ceasefire, describing it as a positive step toward reducing regional tensions. He also expressed hope that Iran would respond constructively to diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalation.
The interior minister said that Pakistan’s leadership, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces Asim Munir, is actively engaged in efforts to support a peaceful resolution to the ongoing crisis.
The meeting highlighted the importance of keeping diplomatic channels open, with both sides agreeing that sustained engagement is necessary for long-term stability. Naqvi emphasized that Pakistan is committed to facilitating dialogue between the parties.
However, uncertainty remains over the timing of the second round of talks. Reports suggest that planned US delegation visits have been delayed, while Iran has not yet confirmed its participation.
Earlier diplomatic efforts included the first round of US-Iran talks held in Islamabad on April 11–12, which concluded without a formal agreement but avoided a breakdown in dialogue. Officials view that outcome as a cautious step forward in a complex negotiation process.
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Despite ongoing challenges, stakeholders continue to express optimism that continued mediation efforts could help reduce tensions and open the door for further diplomatic progress.