Pakistan confirms Iran's participation in U.S. talks in Islamabad
Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian accepted Pakistan's offer to host peace negotiations with the United States this week.
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Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed Wednesday that Iran will participate in talks with the United States scheduled to take place in Islamabad this week, following a call with Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian.
"I conveyed my deep gratitude for the wisdom and prudence of Iranian leaders in accepting Pakistan's offer to host peace talks in Islamabad this week, in order to work together for the return of peace to the region," Sharif said in a statement disclosing the call with Pezeshkian.
Pezeshkian reaffirmed Iran's participation in the negotiations organized by Pakistan and thanked Islamabad for its role in diplomatic efforts, according to Sharif's account.
The talks represent part of a broader diplomatic initiative following a two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran announced earlier this week. Pakistan has positioned itself as a mediator in the discussions, with Tehran and Islamabad jointly proposing a 10-point plan as a baseline for negotiations.
The framework of the proposed plan has been presented to the United States as a foundation for the upcoming discussions. Details of the specific provisions in the 10-point proposal have not been fully disclosed publicly.