Pakistan's PM Sharif holds talks with US Vice President JD Vance in Islamabad

Islamabad. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with US Vice President JD Vance in Islamabad on Saturday.

The Pakistani Prime Minister's Office stated that talks between Prime Minister Sharif and United States Vice President JD Vance began today, noting, "Pakistan is ready to assist both sides in making progress toward sustainable peace in the region."

From the US side, top envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner accompanied Vance, while Pakistan was represented by Prime Minister Sharif, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.

Footage released by Pakistan shows Sharif welcoming Vance, with images of the two leaders appearing against a backdrop of Pakistani and American flags.

Previously, state media in Tehran reported that Sharif had held meetings with an Iranian delegation. The format of the talks between the US and Iranian delegations remains unclear.

In the past, Tehran and Washington have utilized indirect negotiation methods, employing intermediaries to exchange messages during talks.