Pakistan and Saudi Arabia hail progress as US–Iran talks near conclusion

Dar also held talks with Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty late Friday, with both leaders stressing the importance of a constructive outcome to the negotiations.

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Saturday expressed optimism as negotiations between the United States and Iran entered their final stage, voicing hope that the development would pave the way for lasting peace and stability in the Middle East.

According to Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke by phone with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. Both leaders welcomed the progress and noted that an electronic signing ceremony was scheduled for Sunday. Prince Faisal praised Pakistan’s sustained mediation efforts throughout the process.

The two ministers also discussed the upcoming Regional Four Foreign Ministers meeting, set to take place in Egypt later this month.

Dar has been in close contact with multiple counterparts in recent days. On Saturday, he spoke for the second time in 24 hours with Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis, with both sides welcoming “encouraging progress” toward a US–Iran understanding. Cassis previously commended Pakistan’s role in facilitating dialogue.

Dar also held talks with Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty late Friday, with both leaders stressing the importance of a constructive outcome to the negotiations. Earlier, Dar and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas similarly welcomed recent advances and reaffirmed that diplomacy remains the only viable path to peace.

Pakistan has played a central role in mediation since brokering a ceasefire in April. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced Friday that Washington and Tehran had agreed on a “final text” for a pact aimed at ending hostilities. “Peace has never been this close,” he said, noting Islamabad’s ongoing coordination with both governments.

The diplomatic momentum follows President Donald Trump’s statement on Thursday that he had cancelled planned airstrikes on Iran, citing significant progress in talks. Reports suggest US Vice President JD Vance may travel to Europe to sign the agreement with Iranian officials.