Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Saturday, presenting Tehran’s position on the recent ceasefire situation and regional developments, officials said.

The meeting, held at the Prime Minister House, was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir, along with Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam.

According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, the talks focused on bilateral relations, cooperation in various sectors, and regional and global developments.

Iranian media reported that Araghchi conveyed messages from Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, and President Masoud Pezeshkian, reaffirming Tehran’s commitment to strengthening comprehensive relations with Pakistan and other neighbouring countries.

The Iranian foreign minister emphasised that Pakistan holds a “special place” in Iran’s foreign policy and reiterated Tehran’s desire to further expand ties between the two countries.

He also expressed gratitude to the Government of Pakistan for its role in facilitating discussions aimed at ending conflict, supporting ceasefire efforts, and hosting important diplomatic engagements in Islamabad.

Earlier in the day, Araghchi also met Field Marshal Asim Munir, accompanied by senior Iranian and Pakistani officials, including Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s ambassador in Islamabad, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei, Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, and National Security Adviser Lt Gen Asim Malik.

Before the visit, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei said the trip was aimed at consultations with Pakistani leadership on mediation efforts and regional peace initiatives.

He clarified that no meeting with US officials was planned and that Iran would convey its concerns to Washington through Pakistan’s mediation role.

The diplomatic engagements come amid heightened US-Iran tensions.

The White House confirmed that US envoy Steve Witkoff and former presidential adviser Jared Kushner are expected to travel to Pakistan for discussions linked to ongoing diplomatic efforts.

US President Donald Trump also claimed that Iran may be preparing an offer in response to American demands, though he did not provide details.

White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said signs of progress had been observed in recent discussions with Iran and expressed hope that diplomatic momentum would continue.

She also noted that US Vice President JD Vance could potentially visit Pakistan as part of ongoing diplomatic engagements.