Islamabad (TDI): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and European Union High Representative Kaja Kallas on Friday expressed support for recent progress in US–Iran diplomatic engagement and voiced hope for a lasting agreement, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In a phone call, both sides welcomed what they described as progress achieved through sustained diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran, and expressed optimism that these developments could soon lead to a durable understanding and a peaceful resolution of the ongoing tensions.
Both sides reiterated that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable tools for resolving conflicts and ensuring long-term peace and stability. They also reviewed broader regional developments during their conversation.
The Foreign Office said the exchange reflected a shared commitment to continued diplomatic engagement as the preferred approach for addressing international disputes.
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The discussion comes in the wake of recent remarks by US President Donald Trump, who claimed that a deal with Iran could be signed as early as this weekend. Iran, however, has stated that no final decision has been made.
Trump has described the potential agreement as a major breakthrough that could help end the ongoing conflict and reopen key shipping routes, including the Strait of Hormuz. He also suggested that Vice President JD Vance could attend a possible signing ceremony.
Iranian officials, meanwhile, have indicated that while significant portions of an agreement may have been drafted, key issues remain unresolved and under review by decision-making authorities. Tehran has maintained that it will not compromise on its core positions.
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The wider region has remained tense since hostilities escalated earlier this year, with intermittent strikes and counterstrikes further complicating efforts to maintain a stable ceasefire and revive diplomatic talks.
