ISLAMABAD : Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan has described the recently concluded talks in Islamabad as “not an event but a process,” offering a measured response after the negotiations ended without any formal agreement.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the ambassador struck a cautiously optimistic tone, stating that the dialogue had laid the foundation for a diplomatic process that, “if trust and will are strengthened, can create a sustainable framework for the interests of all parties.”
While no deal was announced, the envoy expressed deep gratitude to Pakistan, specifically thanking Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir for their “initiative of goodwill and good office” in hosting the talks.
He also praised the “tireless efforts” of Pakistan’s government, military, police, and security forces for facilitating the negotiations, noting that the talks were held “in a dignified and befitting atmosphere” that was calm, orderly, and secure, with equal logistic opportunities for both sides.
The ambassador added that Iran’s high-ranking negotiating team pursued the discussions “with dignity, self-confidence and faith in Allah Almighty,” keeping a close focus on the concerns of the Iranian people and aiming to secure national interests and legitimate rights.
The statement suggests that while the Islamabad round produced no immediate deal, both sides view it as a constructive step in an ongoing process rather than a failure.
