{"id":124716,"date":"2026-04-24T19:49:04","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T14:49:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/?p=124716"},"modified":"2026-04-24T19:49:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T14:49:12","slug":"iranian-fm-araghchi-expected-to-arrive-in-islamabad-tonight-pakistani-sources-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/2026\/124716\/","title":{"rendered":"Iranian FM Araghchi expected to arrive in Islamabad tonight, Pakistani sources say"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>ISLAMABAD(National Times)- Pakistani sources said on Friday that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was expected to arrive in Islamabad tonight along with a small negotiating team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sources said that a second round of peace talks with the United States was also expected. They added that a logistics and security team from the US was already in the federal capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, while confirming the visit, Iran\u2019s state media said that Araghchi would hold \u201cbilateral consultations\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIran\u2019s foreign minister will begin a regional tour on Friday evening, April 24, travelling to Islamabad, Muscat and Moscow,\u201d the official&nbsp;<em>IRNA<\/em>&nbsp;news agency said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe purpose of this trip is to hold bilateral consultations, discuss ongoing developments in the region, and review the latest situation regarding the war imposed by the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Araghchi himself, in a post on the social media platform X, said that he was embarking on a \u201ctimely tour\u201d of Islamabad, Muscat, and Moscow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe purpose of my visits is to closely coordinate with our partners on bilateral matters and consult on regional developments. Our neighborrs are our priority,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The development comes hours after Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Araghchi, in a phone call, exchanged views on the US-Iran ceasefire and Pakistan\u2019s ongoing diplomatic efforts, according to the Foreign Office (FO).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a post on X, FO said, \u201cBoth sides exchanged views on regional developments, the ceasefire, and ongoing diplomatic efforts being pursued by Islamabad in the context of US-Iran engagement\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It added that Dar, for his part, stressed the importance of \u201csustained dialogue and engagement to address outstanding issues, in order to advance regional peace and stability at the earliest\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While his Iranian counterpart lauded \u201cPakistan\u2019s consistent and constructive facilitation role in this regard\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The FO added that the two leaders agreed to remain in \u201cclose contact\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first round of historic&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1990743\/dar-urges-us-iran-to-uphold-commitment-to-ceasefire-as-talks-conclude-without-deal\"><u>direct US-Iran talks<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;was held in Islamabad on April 11 and 12, following a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire on April 8. It had ended without an agreement, but also&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1991073\"><u>without a breakdown<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the expected second round of negotiations witnessed a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1993852\"><u>delay<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;due to continued friction between the US and Iran, particularly regarding Iran\u2019s closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the US blockade of Iran\u2019s ports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past few days, Pakistan has ramped up its diplomatic efforts to bring the US and Iran back to the negotiation table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Thursday, Naqvi held an \u201cimportant meeting\u201d with US Charg\u00e9 d\u2019Affaires to Pakistan, Natalie Baker, in Islamabad, where the two discussed diplomatic efforts regarding the possible&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1993458\/uncertainty-prevails-over-islamabad-talks-amid-mixed-signals-from-iran\"><u>second round<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;of US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Wednesday, Trump had&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1994216\"><u>hoped<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;that a second round of talks could take place within two to three days, despite persistent mistrust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s possible!\u201d Trump reportedly told the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/04\/22\/us-news\/trump-tells-the-post-second-round-of-talks-possible-as-soon-as-friday-as-iran-scrambles-to-come-up-with-unified-plan\/\"><em><u>New York Post<\/u><\/em><\/a>&nbsp;by text message, after the newspaper reached out to him to confirm whether the talks were \u201cexpected in Islamabad within the next 36 to 72 hours\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD(National Times)- Pakistani sources said on Friday that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was expected to arrive in Islamabad tonight along with a small negotiating team. 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