JD Vance praised Pakistan’s leadership for its role in facilitating talks between the United States and Iran.
He termed the efforts of Shehbaz Sharif and Syed Asim Munir as “amazing,” highlighting their contribution to the negotiation process.
Following the high-level talks in Islamabad, JD Vance described Pakistan’s role as exceptional.
He said Pakistan not only hosted the negotiations effectively but also made significant efforts to reduce differences between the two sides and pave the way for a possible agreement.
Praise for leadership
Speaking to the media, Vance specifically acknowledged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir for their active involvement.
He said both leaders played a positive and constructive role throughout the talks, acting as responsible mediators between Washington and Tehran.
According to the US Vice President, Pakistan’s leadership helped prevent deadlock at multiple stages of the negotiations.
He noted that their efforts acted as a bridge between the parties, ensuring that dialogue continued even during difficult moments.
Diplomacy and confidence building
JD Vance highlighted that Pakistan’s leadership demonstrated high-level diplomacy during the discussions.
He added that practical steps were taken to build trust and confidence between both sides, which contributed to progress on several key issues.
Positive direction despite no deal
Although no final agreement was reached, Vance said Pakistan’s efforts gave the talks a positive direction.
He emphasized that meaningful progress was made on several important points during the مذاکرات.
The US vice president also appreciated Pakistan’s hosting arrangements, describing them as being in line with international standards.
He said this reflects Pakistan’s serious and active role in promoting peace and stability in the region.
Vance expressed hope that Pakistan would continue to play a similar role in future rounds of negotiations.
He noted that the leadership shown by Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir could help lay the groundwork for any potential agreement going forward.
