Pakistani Officials: Iran Willing to Participate in Second Round of Talks with the US
According to Pakistani officials, Iran has indicated its willingness to send a delegation to Islamabad this week to participate in a second round of US-Iran talks. Pakistan is cautiously optimistic about these potential discussions.
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(CNA Islamabad, April 20, International News) Two Pakistani officials revealed today that Iranian authorities have expressed their willingness to send a delegation to Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, this week to participate in a second round of US-Iran talks.
According to Agence France-Presse, the two officials expressed cautious optimism regarding the potential visits of delegations from both Iran and the United States to Islamabad. They spoke on condition of anonymity, as they were not authorized to speak to the media.
They added that for security reasons, Pakistan would not disclose any details of either party's itinerary.
They also urged the media to avoid speculating on the schedule of the talks, as the arrangements are still subject to change.
Furthermore, Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghaddam today and briefed him on the arrangements for the peace talks to be held in Islamabad.
Earlier today, Naqvi also briefed the US Chargé d'Affaires in Pakistan, Natalie Baker, on the preparations for the peace talks. (Translator: Hong Peiying) 04201150
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(CNA Islamabad, April 20, International News) Two Pakistani officials revealed today that Iranian authorities have expressed their willingness to send a delegation to Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, this week to participate in a second round of US-Iran talks.
According to Agence France-Presse, the two officials expressed cautious optimism regarding the potential visits of delegations from both Iran and the United States to Islamabad. They spoke on condition of anonymity, as they were not authorized to speak to the media.
They added that for security reasons, Pakistan would not disclose any details of either party's itinerary.
They also urged the media to avoid speculating on the schedule of the talks, as the arrangements are still subject to change.
Furthermore, Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghaddam today and briefed him on the arrangements for the peace talks to be held in Islamabad.
Earlier today, Naqvi also briefed the US Chargé d'Affaires in Pakistan, Natalie Baker, on the preparations for the peace talks. (Translator: Hong Peiying) 04201150
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