Pakistani officials hold talks with Rubio in Washington

“Pakistani officials hold talks with Rubio in Washington Pakistani officials held what Islamabad described as a “warm and cordial” meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, DC, amid ongoing efforts to mediate between Washington and Tehran. According to Pakistan’s foreign ministry, Rubio acknowledged Pakistan’s diplomatic and mediation efforts during the discussions. Deputy Prime Minister and foreign minister Ishaq Dar said he remained confident that Pakistan’s continued efforts to promote peace and stability, supported by friendly countries, would produce positive outcomes. The meeting comes as Islamabad plays a central role in facilitating contacts between the United States and Iran, with several senior Pakistani officials having travelled to Iran in recent days as part of those diplomatic efforts.

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