Pezeshkian confirms participation in Islamabad talks during phone call with PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 8th Apr, 2026) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday confirmed that Iran will participate in negotiations,

scheduled to take place in Islamabad later this week, during a telephone conversation with Prime Minister

Shehbaz Sharif.

The prime minister, during warm and cordial conversation with the Iranian president, that lasted for over

45 minutes, conveyed his deep appreciation for the wisdom and sagacity of the Iranian leadership in

agreeing to the ceasefire and for accepting his offer to host negotiations between Iran and the U.

S.

in Islamabad later this week, according to a statement issued by the PM Office.

He also conveyed his respects to His Eminence Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

President Pezeshkian thanked the prime minister and appreciated the efforts of the Pakistani leadership

to bring about a temporary ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. and conveyed his best wishes for

the people of Pakistan.

Both leaders agreed to remain in close contact.