Pakistan and Saudi Arabia welcome US-Iran talks

Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has welcomed US-Iran negotiations during a call with his Saudi counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.

Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said the two ministers discussed the talks and “expressed the hope that this important development will contribute to lasting peace and stability in the region”.

It added that the Saudi foreign minister praised Islamabad’s role in backing mediation and diplomacy.

“The Saudi Foreign Minister appreciated Pakistan’s consistent and sustained efforts in support of mediation and dialogue throughout the process,” the ministry said.