Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar spoke with the Foreign Minister of Iran Seyed Abbas Araghchi this evening.

During the telephonic conversation, Ishaq Dar felicitated the leadership, government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the signing of the historic "Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding" with the United States.

He also conveyed his best wishes for the commencement of the next phase of negotiations, expressing hope that the process would move smoothly and yield positive outcomes.

In his remarks, the Iranian Foreign Minister expressed gratitude for Pakistan's constructive and sustained mediation efforts.

The two leaders exchanged views on regional developments and highlighted the ceasefire violations conducted by Israel in Lebanon, expressing serious concern over the situation.

Seyed Abbas Araghchi also thanked Ishaq Dar for Pakistan's facilitation in the repatriation of thirty Iranian nationals, including eight fishermen rescued at sea by the United Kingdom and twenty-two crew members recently interdicted by the United States. The transit arrangements of whom are currently being coordinated by Pakistan.

Both sides agreed on the importance of continued engagement and agreed to remain in close contact.