{"id":128194,"date":"2026-06-24T12:42:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T07:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/?p=128194"},"modified":"2026-06-24T12:42:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T07:42:10","slug":"islamabad-mou-lucerne-summit-between-us-iran-reaffirm-faith-in-dialogue-diplomacy-fo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/2026\/128194\/","title":{"rendered":"Islamabad MoU, Lucerne summit between US-Iran reaffirm faith in dialogue, diplomacy: FO"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ISLAMABAD(National Times)-  Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said on Thursday that the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Lucerne Summit reinforced \u201cour faith in dialogue and diplomacy as the most effective means for peaceful settlement of disputes and conflicts\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He made these remarks during a weekly media briefing in Islamabad, where he recalled Pakistan\u2019s efforts for peace between the US and Iran in recent days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pakistan has been leading the peace efforts since the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran in late February, setting off a war and global fuel crisis as Tehran took measures to disrupt traffic in the Strait of Hormuz \u2014 a vital maritime corridor for the supply of oil and gas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The latest major developments pertaining to Pakistan\u2019s efforts for de-escalation are the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/2008730\/pm-says-us-iran-have-signed-deal-electronically-iran-to-instantly-reopen-hormuz-us-to-immediately-lift-blockade\">signing<\/a>&nbsp;of the Islamabad MoU on June 18 \u2014 a 14-point accord aimed at ending the war \u2014 and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/2009504\/us-iran-make-encouraging-progress-after-hours-long-talks-in-burgenstock-agree-on-roadmap-to-reach-final-peace-deal-in-60-days\"><u>key direct talks<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;between the US and Iran, dubbed the Lake Lucerne Summit, held in Switzerland over the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pakistan\u2019s efforts have been acknowledged world over, which Andrabi also noted during his briefing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pakistan welcomed the \u201cpositive recognition and encouraging remarks from various countries, partners and members of the international community regarding our constructive role in promoting regional peace, dialogue and de-escalation efforts\u201d, he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSuch recognition reflects the international community\u2019s trust in Pakistan, as well as Pakistan\u2019s commitment to advancing dialogue, peace, security and stability across the region and beyond,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD(National Times)- Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said on Thursday that the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Lucerne Summit reinforced \u201cour faith in dialogue and diplomacy as the most effective means for peaceful settlement of disputes and conflicts\u201d. 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