Few issues remain in US-Iran talks, Says Ishaq Dar at Antalya Forum

ANTALYA: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that only a few points remain unresolved in ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran.

Speaking at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, he said Pakistan has been engaged in diplomatic efforts from day one to help resolve the Iran-US dispute.

Dar termed Pakistan’s role in facilitating talks between Iran and the United States after 47 years as a matter of pride, adding that the prolonged conflict has adversely affected regional economy and trade.

He noted that despite a population of around 2 billion, the region’s combined GDP stands at only 4 trillion dollars, highlighting the lack of a structured trade system among regional countries.

Emphasizing the need for greater regional connectivity, he said South Asian countries must work harder to enhance trade ties, adding that Pakistan is ideally positioned as a transshipment hub in the region.

He also welcomed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping following the Lebanon ceasefire, describing it as a positive development.

Dar added that only a few issues remain to be resolved in the US-Iran talks, expressing hope for a breakthrough in the near future.