ISLAMABAD: Iran has acknowledged limited progress in recent high-level negotiations held in Islamabad, but confirmed that significant disagreements have prevented the finalization of a comprehensive agreement.
In this regard, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said that while discussions yielded positive movement on certain issues, a number of critical points of contention remain unresolved.
He expressed gratitude to the Government and people of Islamabad for hosting the talks, describing the diplomatic engagement as an important initiative aimed at addressing sensitive and complex matters.
The negotiations brought together key stakeholders after a prolonged period, indicating a significant diplomatic effort. The spokesperson revealed that over the past 24 hours, detailed discussions were held on several major issues, including the strategic significance of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s nuclear program, war reparations, and the possible lifting of international sanctions.
In addition, both sides exchanged views on reducing regional tensions and working toward sustainable peace. In this sense, Baghaei noted that differences persist on two to three major points, which ultimately hindered the possibility of reaching a final agreement.
He focused on that Iran remains committed to safeguarding its national interests and will continue to utilize all available means to that end.
“The success of this diplomatic process depends on the seriousness and goodwill of the opposing side,” he stated, adding that unnecessary demands must be avoided and Iran’s legitimate interests should be acknowledged.
