Officials have dismissed reports of third-party involvement in the ongoing crucial and historic talks in Islamabad, between US and Iran and termed these claims as baseless speculation.
According to informed sources, the clarification came after a US delegation arrived in Islamabad, following the arrival of an Iranian delegation a day earlier.
The back-to-back visits from officials earlier had triggered rumours about the possible participation of representatives from other countries.
However, informed sources said the dialogue is strictly limited to the two key stakeholders, the United States and Iran, with Pakistan playing a mediatory role.
The sources revealed that any reports suggesting involvement of additional parties are speculative in nature and appear to be aimed at creating a distraction, urging to disregard such claims.
Vice President JD Vance arrives in Islamabad for historic Iran-US talks
Earlier today, US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Islamabad for the historic talks between Iran and United States in Pakistan.
The high-powered US delegation led by US Vice President JD Vance along with Special Envoy Mr Steve Witkoff and Mr Jared Kushner, arrived in Islamabad today to participate in Islamabad Talks.
The US delegation was received by Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and Minister for Interior Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi upon arrival.
Welcoming the US Vice President, the DPM/FM commended US commitment to achieving lasting regional and global peace and stability.
DPM/FM expressed the hope that parties would engage constructively, and reiterated Pakistan’s desire to continue facilitating the parties towards reaching lasting and durable solution to the conflict.
Iranian delegation welcomed by Field Marshal Asim Munir
On the other hand, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir welcomed the Iranian delegation that arrived in Islamabad at the Noor Khan Airbase for the Islamabad Talks.
The delegation included the Foreign Minister (FM) of Iran, Abbas Araghchi, and the Iranian parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
FM and the Deputy Prime Minister (PM) of Pakistan, Ishaq Dar and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir welcomed the delegation.
Both of the esteemed guests were presented with boquete.
Speaker of the National Assembly, Ayaz Sadiq and Federal Minister for Interior of Pakistan, Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, were also present at the moment.
According to experts, Pakistan’s emergence as an effective mediator is not only indispensable for regional peace but also reflects the country’s growing influence at the international level.
This success has proven that Pakistan has the potential to be a key player in establishing peace in the changing global context.
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