ISLAMABAD: An Iranian delegation is anticipated to reach in Islamabad late on Thursday (Apr 9) forward of Pakistan-brokered talks with america, Iran’s envoy mentioned.
Pakistan has been making ready for talks involving representatives from the US and Iran over the Mideast conflict, with the White Home saying Vice President JD Vance would lead negotiations in Islamabad “this weekend”.
Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, mentioned in a put up on X that “regardless of scepticism as a result of repeated ceasefire violations by (the) Israeli regime” Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed an Iranian delegation for “critical talks”.
“Iranian delegation arrives tonight in Islamabad for critical talks primarily based on 10 factors proposed by Iran,” Moghadam added.
The event got here as authorities within the Pakistani capital declared on Wednesday native holidays throughout Islamabad for the following couple of days.
Whereas no particular cause was offered, holidays or restrictions are sometimes issued for safety causes forward of excessive?profile diplomatic occasions within the area.
Workplaces offering important companies will stay open throughout this era, together with police, hospitals and energy and gasoline utilities.
“Important companies will stay operational,” the deputy commissioner’s workplace mentioned in an announcement posted on X on Wednesday, advising residents to “plan their actions accordingly”.
