JAKARTA - A high-level Iranian delegation will arrive in Islamabad to hold talks with the US despite doubts over Israel's repeated violations of the new ceasefire.
Islamabad will host talks between delegations from the US and Iran after a two-week ceasefire was agreed on Tuesday night, ending a tense standoff.
"Despite the doubts of the Iranian public opinion due to the repeated violations of the ceasefire by the Israeli regime to sabotage the diplomatic initiative, at the invitation of the Honorable Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Iranian delegation arrived tonight in Islamabad for serious talks based on the 10 points proposed by Iran," said Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam.
The US will be represented by Vice President JD Vance and US President Donald Trump's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner.
While the format of the talks is still unknown.
The development comes as Pakistan increased security measures in the capital ahead of the high-level meeting, closing major roads leading to diplomatic areas as well as key government installations, including the Prime Minister's Office, the Presidential Palace and the Foreign Ministry.
According to an official statement, talks in Islamabad are scheduled to take place on Friday, with preparations underway for a diplomatic meeting that is expected to be closely monitored between the two sides.
Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also met with the US Ambassador to Islamabad, Natalie Baker, where they discussed the latest situation in the Middle East and welcomed the ceasefire, and Baker praised Pakistan's strong diplomatic role.
The meeting also reviewed preparations for the high-level talks in Islamabad, with Naqvi saying Vance, Witkoff, and Kushner would be their special guests, while a comprehensive security plan had been prepared for all foreign delegations.
Separately, in a telephone call, Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan discussed the latest situation in the region.
"Both expressed deep concern over the violation of the ceasefire in Lebanon and stressed the need for full respect and implementation of the ceasefire to ensure lasting peace and stability," the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Dar also praised Saudi Arabia's continued support for Pakistan's efforts to achieve lasting peace, and the two sides agreed to maintain close contact.
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