WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, has said that intensive diplomatic efforts are underway on the Iran-US tensions, recent ceasefire arrangements and ongoing negotiation process in Islamabad.
Speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press with Kristen Welker on April 10, 2026, the envoy said high-level diplomatic engagements had been active in relation to both the ceasefire and broader talks process.
He said Pakistan had “maintained its long-standing positive tradition” by actively contributing to diplomatic efforts aimed at easing tensions.
Sheikh added that Pakistan had received support and cooperation from several regional partners during the process, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey and others.
Referring to the talks underway in Islamabad, the envoy said a “constructive spirit” had been evident among the parties involved in the negotiations. He stressed that dialogue and mutual understanding would help in resolving the issues at hand.
Pakistan, he said, was primarily playing the role of a facilitator, while responsibility for resolving outstanding matters rested with the concerned parties themselves.
The ambassador noted that both Pakistan and the international community were expressing good wishes for a peaceful outcome.
He further said there was a need to give diplomacy its fullest opportunity at this stage to achieve meaningful progress.
