Pakistan Envoy to US Underscores Diplomatic Role in Iran–US Talks

WASHINGTON: (Web Desk) – Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, highlighted the country’s constructive diplomatic involvement in supporting recent ceasefire and dialogue efforts between United States and Iran.

In an interview with CNN, the ambassador shared that Pakistan had remained actively engaged in diplomatic outreach over the past few weeks, contributing to the announcement of a ceasefire and renewed negotiations. He described the development as a triumph of dialogue and diplomacy, reflecting Pakistan’s longstanding commitment to peaceful engagement.

He expressed appreciation to all involved parties for trusting Pakistan’s role as a facilitator and acknowledged the collective efforts of regional and global stakeholders, including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, and China, whose cooperation helped create momentum for peace.

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The ambassador noted that China had consistently urged restraint and encouraged diplomatic solutions from the beginning. He also revealed that Pakistan’s senior leadership remained closely involved throughout the process of diplomatic engagement.

Emphasizing the delicate nature of such negotiations, Sheikh underlined the importance of confidentiality, stating that meaningful progress depends on discretion and freedom from outside pressure, while final decisions ultimately lie with the concerned nations.

He reaffirmed that Pakistan’s role is that of a sincere mediator, committed to promoting peace with integrity. Highlighting strong ties with Gulf nations, he mentioned that around 5.5 million Pakistanis live in the region and that continuous consultations were maintained with Gulf leadership during the process.

Concluding on a hopeful note, he said these sincere efforts are expected to bring positive outcomes, stressing that regional peace and stability would benefit not only the Gulf but also global political and economic landscapes.