ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Thursday a high-level United States delegation, including Vice President JD Vance, is expected to attend talks in Islamabad, as officials finalize arrangements for the meeting.
Naqvi made the remarks during a meeting with US Ambassador Natalie Baker, where both sides discussed preparations for the talks and the evolving situation in the Middle East.
The talks come after a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran following weeks of escalating conflict that disrupted regional stability and global energy supplies. Pakistan has positioned itself as a key intermediary, engaging both sides and offering to host negotiations aimed at reaching a longer-term settlement.
However, details of the talks, including the format, agenda and full list of participants, have not been independently confirmed by US or Iranian officials.
“US Vice President J.D. Vance, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner will be special guests,” Naqvi said, according to an official statement by his office.
He added that a comprehensive plan had been devised to ensure “foolproof security” for all foreign delegations attending the talks.
The US ambassador welcomed the ceasefire and appreciated Pakistan’s “sincere and constructive role” in efforts to promote peace and stability in the region, the statement said.
Both sides also exchanged views on the prevailing situation in the Middle East and underscored the importance of sustaining diplomatic engagement following the ceasefire.
