Speaking about the Islamabad negotiations, Baqaei stated that diplomacy never ends and that the diplomatic apparatus will continue its work to secure, safeguard, and protect national interests.
Baqaei added in a televised interview that the Islamabad negotiations—lasting approximately 24 continuous hours—were the longest round of talks between Iran and the United States over the past year.
He continued that during the Islamabad negotiations, highly complex issues and conditions were added to the agenda, including the Strait of Hormuz and regional matters, and it was natural that such issues could not be resolved within roughly 24 hours of negotiations.
Baqaei emphasized that in this round of talks, the two sides reached agreements in some areas, while in other areas—including the Strait of Hormuz and regional issues—differences and gaps in viewpoints remained.
He further noted that these negotiations were held after 40 days of war and several days of ceasefire, not in an atmosphere of distrust, but rather in an atmosphere of suspicion.
Baqaei stressed that the United States, in cooperation with the Israeli regime, committed aggression twice within nine months.
The Foreign Ministry spokesperson expressed appreciation to the government and people of Pakistan, as well as to Shehbaz Sharif, Asim Munir, and Ishaq Dar, for their tireless efforts and hospitality.
In response to whether diplomacy had come to an end, he said that diplomacy never ends and that the diplomatic apparatus is a tool for securing, safeguarding, and protecting national interests.
He concluded by stating that consultations among Iran, Pakistan, and friendly and neighboring countries will continue.
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