{"id":1371,"date":"2026-06-24T15:15:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T15:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diplomag.com.pk\/?p=1371"},"modified":"2026-06-24T15:15:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T15:15:09","slug":"us-iran-engagements-reaffirm-faith-in-dialogue-diplomacy-fo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diplomag.com.pk\/index.php\/2026\/06\/24\/us-iran-engagements-reaffirm-faith-in-dialogue-diplomacy-fo\/","title":{"rendered":"US-Iran engagements reaffirm faith in dialogue, diplomacy: FO"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ISLAMABAD<\/strong>: Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said on Wednesday that the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Lucerne Summit reinforced \u201cour faith in dialogue and diplomacy as the most effective means for peaceful settlement of disputes and conflicts\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He made these remarks during a weekly media briefing in Islamabad, where he recalled Pakistan\u2019s efforts for peace between the US and Iran in recent days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pakistan has been leading the peace efforts since the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran in late February, setting off a war and global fuel crisis as Tehran took measures to disrupt traffic in the Strait of Hormuz \u2014 a vital maritime corridor for the supply of oil and gas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The latest major developments pertaining to Pakistan\u2019s efforts for de-escalation are the signing of the Islamabad MoU on June 18 \u2014 a 14-point accord aimed at ending the war \u2014 and key direct talks between the US and Iran, dubbed the Lake Lucerne Summit, held in Switzerland over the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pakistan\u2019s efforts have been acknowledged world over, which Andrabi also noted during his briefing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pakistan welcomed the \u201cpositive recognition and encouraging remarks from various countries, partners and members of the international community regarding our constructive role in promoting regional peace, dialogue and de-escalation efforts\u201d, he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSuch recognition reflects the international community\u2019s trust in Pakistan, as well as Pakistan\u2019s commitment to advancing dialogue, peace, security and stability across the region and beyond,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The FO spokesperson said Pakistan extended its \u201csincere appreciation\u201d to all countries and partners who expressed support for its peace efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moreover, he acknowledged the \u201cresponsible and constructive role\u201d of Pakistan\u2019s media throughout the peace process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPakistan\u2019s media demonstrated professionalism and maturity by respecting the strict requirements of confidentiality, discretion and trust that are indispensable to any credible facilitator,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Elaborating on the specifics of points agreed on after talks in Switzerland, he said the US and Iran reached an understanding on various aspects of the implementation of the Islamabad MoU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He added that it was agreed that a high-level committee would be established for political oversight for mediation; the two sides had agreed on a roadmap towards reaching a final peace deal in 60 days; communication lines were to be established between the parties to avoid incidents of miscommunication and ensure the safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz; and a de-confliction cell was to be set up between the US, Iran and the Lebanese government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moreover, technical teams from mediators Pakistan and Qatar would remain engaged with technical teams from the US and Iran in the coming weeks for the effective implementation of the Islamabad MoU, he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said on Wednesday that the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Lucerne Summit reinforced \u201cour faith in dialogue and diplomacy as the most effective means for peaceful settlement of disputes and conflicts\u201d. 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