{"id":3809,"date":"2026-06-24T07:55:39","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T07:55:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=3809"},"modified":"2026-06-24T07:55:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T07:55:39","slug":"pakistan-and-qatar-to-remain-in-contact-with-u-s-iran-working-groups-says-foreign-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=3809","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan and Qatar to Remain in Contact with U.S.-Iran Working Groups, Says Foreign Office"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Islamabad:<\/strong> Pakistan and Qatar will continue to coordinate with the technical working groups established as part of the ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations, Foreign Office spokesperson <strong>Tahir Hussain Andrabi<\/strong> said during a weekly media briefing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking to journalists, the spokesperson highlighted recent diplomatic developments involving Pakistan, Iran, and regional peace efforts. He stated that <strong>Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian<\/strong> visited Pakistan on the invitation of Prime Minister <strong>Shehbaz Sharif<\/strong>. During the visit, the Iranian president held meetings with both the Prime Minister and the President of Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Andrabi, discussions between the two sides focused on strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing political, economic, and regional ties while emphasizing the importance of collaboration for peace and stability in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Foreign Office spokesperson also referred to the <strong>second round of U.S.-Iran negotiations<\/strong>, which took place on <strong>June 21 in B\u00fcrgenstock, Switzerland<\/strong>. He said that Pakistan was represented at the talks by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal <strong>Asim Munir<\/strong>, underscoring Islamabad\u2019s active role in regional diplomatic initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Providing details about the next phase of negotiations, Andrabi explained that <strong>three specialized technical working groups<\/strong> have been established to address key issues between the United States and Iran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>first working group<\/strong> is focused on matters related to Iran\u2019s nuclear program and associated technical concerns. This group is expected to discuss issues surrounding nuclear activities, monitoring mechanisms, and potential frameworks for future cooperation and compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>second working group<\/strong> is dealing with sanctions and frozen assets. Discussions in this forum are aimed at reviewing economic restrictions imposed on Iran and exploring possible arrangements concerning Iranian assets held abroad. The outcome of these discussions could have significant implications for Iran\u2019s economy and broader international relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>third working group<\/strong> has been assigned to address the situation in <strong>Lebanon<\/strong>, reflecting the wider regional dimensions of the U.S.-Iran dialogue. The group is expected to examine political and security developments in Lebanon and assess possible measures that could contribute to stability in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Andrabi said that <strong>Pakistani and Qatari technical teams<\/strong> would remain in communication with their American and Iranian counterparts as the negotiations move forward. He noted that this engagement demonstrates the commitment of both Pakistan and Qatar to supporting diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions and promoting regional peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The spokesperson further stated that several countries had appreciated Pakistan\u2019s constructive role in promoting peace and stability in the region. He said the international community has acknowledged Islamabad\u2019s efforts in facilitating dialogue and encouraging diplomatic solutions to complex regional issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPakistan welcomes the recognition and appreciation shown by the global community for its constructive contribution toward regional peace,\u201d Andrabi said. He added that Pakistan remains committed to supporting initiatives that encourage dialogue, conflict resolution, and mutual understanding among nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He also praised the Pakistani media for its responsible coverage of mediation efforts and peace initiatives, saying that balanced reporting had contributed positively to public understanding of sensitive diplomatic developments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Foreign Office spokesperson noted that on <strong>June 21<\/strong>, the foreign ministers of <strong>Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and T\u00fcrkiye<\/strong> also held a meeting. During the discussions, participants exchanged views on the <strong>Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)<\/strong> and the outcomes of the B\u00fcrgenstock negotiations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, Pakistan\u2019s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister held separate conversations with the foreign ministers of <strong>Saudi Arabia, Italy, Canada, Bahrain, and Iran<\/strong>, reflecting Islamabad\u2019s active diplomatic engagement with regional and international partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Responding to a question regarding reports that Pakistani citizens had been taken hostage off the coast of <strong>Somalia<\/strong>, Andrabi confirmed that the incident had occurred near the Somali coast. He said Pakistani authorities are in contact with Somali officials and relevant agencies to secure the safe recovery of the affected citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The spokesperson emphasized that the government is closely monitoring the situation and is making every possible effort through diplomatic channels to ensure the well-being and release of the hostages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The briefing highlighted Pakistan\u2019s continuing diplomatic outreach and its efforts to play a constructive role in regional peace initiatives, while also addressing concerns related to the safety of Pakistani nationals abroad. As negotiations between the United States and Iran continue, Pakistan\u2019s involvement through technical coordination and diplomatic engagement is expected to remain an important aspect of its foreign policy in the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad: Pakistan and Qatar will continue to coordinate with the technical working groups established as part of the ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3810,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3809","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pakistan"],"featured_image_urls":{"full":["https:\/\/paksouch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/436724_4223427_updates-1.jpg",700,400,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/paksouch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/436724_4223427_updates-1-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/paksouch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/436724_4223427_updates-1-300x171.jpg",300,171,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/paksouch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/436724_4223427_updates-1.jpg",700,400,false],"large":["https:\/\/paksouch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/436724_4223427_updates-1.jpg",700,400,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/paksouch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/436724_4223427_updates-1.jpg",700,400,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/paksouch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/436724_4223427_updates-1.jpg",700,400,false]},"author_info":{"info":["admin"]},"category_info":"<a href=\"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?cat=3\" rel=\"category\">Pakistan<\/a>","tag_info":"Pakistan","comment_count":"0","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3809","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3809"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3809\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3811,"href":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3809\/revisions\/3811"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/3810"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3809"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=3809"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=3809"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}