Islamabad MoU, Lucerne summit between US and Iran reaffirm faith in dialogue, diplomacy: FO (opens original article in a new tab)

Pakistan's Foreign Office highlighted the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding and Lucerne Summit as key steps in promoting dialogue and de-escalation between the US and Iran, while also addressing the release of Pakistani seafarers held hostage by Somali pirates.

• Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi stated that the Islamabad MoU and Lucerne Summit reinforced faith in dialogue and diplomacy for peaceful conflict resolution.
• Pakistan facilitated US-Iran talks, leading to a 14-point agreement and establishment of a high-level committee for mediation.
• Pakistan is working with Somali authorities and international partners to secure the release of 11 seafarers held hostage by Somali pirates since April.