Iranian envoy meets PM Shehbaz, discusses regional situation
Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on April 22, 2026. Photo: PMO/X
Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday and discussed the ongoing regional situation following the extension of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
Last night, US President Donald Trump announced an extension of the ongoing ceasefire with Iran at the request of PM Shehbaz and Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the truce, which was set to expire within hours, would remain in place until Iran submits a comprehensive plan and negotiations reach a definitive outcome.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office, during today's meeting, the discussion focused on the ongoing regional situation and peace efforts.
Amb. Reza Amiri Moghadam, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on 22.4.2026 to discuss the ongoing regional situation and peace efforts. pic.twitter.com/8QYxDsWlQj
A day earlier, Moghadam met with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. Both sides emphasised the need for a sustainable solution through diplomatic and negotiation channels to reduce regional tensions.
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Pakistan emerged as a central facilitator in the sensitive diplomatic track, positioning itself as an “honest broker” amid sharply polarised positions between Washington and Tehran.
After 40 days of airstrikes, US and Iranian negotiators opened talks in Islamabad earlier this month following a two-week ceasefire brokered by PM Shehbaz.
Since the start of the war, multiple meetings have been held between the Pakistani and Iranian leadership, during which both sides discussed negotiations and regional peace.
Most notably, PM Shehbaz met with the Iranian delegation on April 11, during the “Islamabad Talks”. During the meeting, the premier affirmed Pakistan’s sincere resolve to continue its mediatory role, expressing the sentiment to Parliament Speaker Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
On April 15, CDF Munir arrived in Tehran, along with Naqvi, as part of Pakistan’s ongoing peace efforts. The army chief, who concluded his visit on April 18, called on the top Iranian leadership.
On April 16, Naqvi met his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to regional stability, stressing that the country's foreign policy is rooted in the pursuit of peace.