US and Iranian delegations arrive in Islamabad for talks hosted by Pakistan
The Facts
- US and Iranian delegations arrived in Islamabad on Saturday for talks hosted by Pakistan.
- The US delegation was led by Vice President JD Vance.
- The Iranian delegation was led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
- Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were part of the US delegation accompanying Vance.
- Pakistani officials including Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, military chief Asim Munir, and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi received the US delegation on arrival.
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held separate meetings with the US and Iranian delegations in Islamabad.
- Pakistani officials said they hoped the Islamabad talks would help advance durable or sustainable peace in the region.
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Who led the two delegations in Islamabad?
The US side was led by Vice President JD Vance, and the Iranian side was led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf BW Businessworld,Dawn,Nation,Prothomalo.
What role is Pakistan playing in these talks?
Pakistan is hosting the talks in Islamabad and its leadership has presented itself as a facilitator, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meeting both delegations separately and expressing hope for durable regional peace Azeri - Press Infor…,Anadolu Ajansı,Pakistan Observer,Radio Pakistan.
Who accompanied JD Vance on the US side?
Vance was accompanied by special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, according to multiple reports on the delegation's arrival and meetings in Islamabad BW Businessworld,GEO TV,Express Tribune,napolimagazine.com.
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