Foreign Minister Dar highlights the importance of dialogue and diplomacy for the peaceful resolution of conflicts
Foreign Secretary Ishaq Dar meets British High Commissioner Jane Marriott. PHOTO: Ministry of Foreign Affairs/X
British High Commissioner Jane Marriott on Wednesday praised and supported “Pakistan’s facilitating role in bringing the United States and Iran to the negotiating table” during a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
According to a statement shared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on
The British envoy “appreciated and supported Pakistan’s facilitating role in bringing the United States and Iran to the negotiating table,” the statement added.
Deputy Prime Minister/Minister of Foreign Affairs Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 today received British High Commissioner Jane Marriott @JaneMariottUK.
They discussed the evolution of the regional situation. DPM/FM underlined Pakistan’s continuous efforts to facilitate participation and… pic.twitter.com/Foks3WoXlE
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 22, 2026
Foreign Minister Dar has received unprecedented international recognition for his diplomatic leadership, as Pakistan positioned itself at the center of high-stakes mediation efforts during the escalating crisis between Iran, the United States and Israel.
Over the past week, senior officials and influential voices from more than ten countries, including Saudi Arabia, Iran, the United States, China, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Bahrain and Uzbekistan, have publicly acknowledged Dar’s role in facilitating ceasefire negotiations.
Pakistan emerged as a central facilitator in the delicate diplomatic track, positioning itself as an “honest broker” amid sharply polarized positions between Washington and Tehran.
After 40 days of airstrikes, American and Iranian negotiators began talks in Islamabad earlier this month following a two-week ceasefire brokered by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Last night, US President Donald Trump announced an extension of the current ceasefire with Iran at the request of Prime Minister Shehbaz and Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir.
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When American and Iranian negotiators met last weekend in Islamabad, the United States proposed a 20-year moratorium on all Iranian nuclear activity, while Iran suggested a three- to five-year moratorium, according to people familiar with the proposals.
