Islamabad, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar received a call from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday and exchanged views on regional developments and the US-Iran ceasefire, raising hopes for the second round of peace talks.
Dar, who is also Foreign Minister, received a call from Araghchi, the Foreign Office said in a statement.
Both sides exchanged views on regional developments, the ceasefire, and ongoing diplomatic efforts being pursued by Islamabad in the context of US-Iran engagement, it said without elaborating.
Dar underscored the importance of sustained dialogue and engagement to address outstanding issues to advance regional peace and stability at the earliest, it said.
Araghchi appreciated Pakistan's consistent and constructive facilitation role in this regard, and both leaders agreed to remain in close contact, it added.
Iranian media reported that Araghchi also spoke with Pakistan's Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir.
In recent days, Pakistan has stepped up diplomatic engagements to bring America and Iran to the negotiating table for the second round of talks.
Meanwhile, the Pakistani capital continues to remain closed for heavy traffic on Friday as authorities await the possible visit of top leaders of the US and Iran for peace talks, stalled due to differences on key issues.
