Islamabad MoU remains framework for US-Iran peace talks: FO
Pakistan said on Wednesday that the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) remains a viable framework for dialogue between the United States and Iran despite renewed military escalation and strong statements by US President Donald Trump. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said parties to conflicts often issue “hard and strong” statements during periods of escalation, stressing that…
The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) continues to serve as a potential framework for dialogue between the United States and Iran, according to Pakistan's Foreign Office. Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi stated that during times of military escalation, parties often make "hard and strong" statements, but this does not signal their rejection of the MoU.
Andrabi emphasized that the document remains a viable path to peace. Pakistan remains optimistic that once the cycle of escalation subsides, the parties will reconvene for negotiations. The MoU, along with the Pakistan-Qatar Joint Statement, offers a roadmap for resuming talks, including technical-level discussions, with the aim of reaching a lasting resolution.
Pakistan has intensified its diplomatic efforts to bring an end to the US-Iran conflict. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the SCO Summit, while Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar held discussions with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Additionally, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited Tehran as part of Pakistan's initiatives to de-escalate tensions, resolve the dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, and foster a negotiated settlement.
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