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Sunday, April 19, 2026
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Sunday, April 19, 2026
Pakistani and Iranian top diplomats speak ahead of new round of talks
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In this photo released by the Pakistan Foreign Ministry, Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, center right, and Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, center left, are greeted by Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, right, and Army Chief Field Marshal Gen. Asim Munir, left, upon their arrival at Nur Khan airbase in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, April 11, 2026. (Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs via AP)
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar speaks by phone with his Iranian counterpart, ahead of a new round of negotiations between the United States and Iran.
The Pakistani foreign ministry says Dar discussed with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi “the need for continued dialogue and engagement as essential to resolving the current issues as soon as possible.”
According to the ministry, Iran’s president will speak by phone with Pakistan’s prime minister later today.
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