Pakistan's Ambassador to the US Rizwan Saeed Sheikh has said Pakistan's role as a mediator in the US-Iran tensions is in the broader interest of the region.

In an interview with Fox News, he expressed gratitude for the trust that both parties placed in Pakistan.

The Ambassador said Pakistan has a long-standing history of diplomacy based on peace. He said Pakistan’s recent offer is made in good faith and includes other regional countries as well.

Rizwan Saeed Sheikh said we are keen to advance matters in the broader interest of the region and remain hopeful in this regard.  He emphasized that diplomacy is a gradual process that requires time.

Rizwan Saeed Sheikh said Pakistan is committed to providing all possible facilitation for result oriented dialogue. However the responsibility for decisions lies with the parties. He said Pakistan believes in negotiations and diplomacy.

The Ambassador said Pakistan is the country most affected by cross-border terrorism. There is ample and clear evidence of state-sponsored terrorism emanating from Afghanistan.

He said terrorism against Pakistan is supported and sponsored by India.