Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, and the Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, on Tuesday expressed deep appreciation for Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar for his facilitation of talks with the United States. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), FM Dar received a call from Guterres, during which they discussed the latest regional developments as well as Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic efforts and engagement with the parties. Appreciating Pakistan’s ongoing efforts, “the UNSG conveyed the international community’s deep appreciation and support for Pakistan’s constructive role in regional and international peace and stability,” it said. The ministry further stated that Guterres also expressed the UN’s full support for Pakistan’s ongoing efforts. Earlier, in a post on X, Iranian Envoy Moghadam extended his appreciation to the “veteran, competent and career diplomats of the MOFA of Pakistan.” “As trusted harbingers of international harmony, diplomats are the architects of peace, entrusted with navigating the delicate complexities of international relations through the patient craft of dialogue, empathy, and understanding,” the ambassador stated. Moghadam added his appreciation to FM Dar and the diplomats of the Foreign Ministry “for their tireless efforts in facilitating, coordinating, and meticulously preparing the arrangements for the delegations and talks, often long before the talks themselves commenced.” He said, “Their dedicated efforts translate political will and principled determination into the practical avenues and arrangements necessary for any diplomatic process to take shape.” “This is diplomacy in its truest sense,” the ambassador noted, adding that it is “not merely words, but the quiet, persistent labour that makes dialogue possible and peace attainable. Their professionalism and commitment deserve deep recognition and gratitude.” A day earlier, the foreign ministers of the United Kingdom, Canada and Egypt discussed the latest developments in the regional situation and emphasised the importance of dialogue and diplomacy for peace during separate telephone calls with Dar. FM Dar has received unprecedented international recognition for his diplomatic leadership, as Pakistan positioned itself at the centre of high-stakes mediation efforts during the escalating Iran-US-Israel crisis. Over the past weeks, senior officials and influential voices from more than ten countries, including Saudi Arabia, Iran, the US, China, Turkiye, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, and Uzbekistan, have publicly acknowledged Dar’s role in facilitating ceasefire negotiations. Pakistan emerged as a central facilitator in the sensitive diplomatic track, positioning itself as an “honest broker” amid sharply polarised positions between Washington and Tehran. After 40 days of airstrikes, US and Iranian negotiators opened talks in Islamabad earlier this month, again focused on the familiar trade?off of nuclear restrictions for economic relief. When American and Iranian negotiators met in Islamabad, the US proposed a 20-year suspension of all Iranian nuclear activity, while Iran suggested a halt of three to five years, according to people familiar with the proposals. The second round of talks did not yield any results as, a day earlier, Iranian FM Araghchi visited Islamabad. It was his second visit in two days. However, US President Donald Trump cancelled a planned visit to Islamabad by his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
UN chief, Iran envoy commend Pakistan’s efforts for peace talks
Published on: April 29, 2026 1:08 AM