Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has assured the United States of foolproof security arrangements for all foreign dignitaries attending the upcoming US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad this week.
During a meeting with US Ambassador to Pakistan Natalie Baker on Thursday, Naqvi said a comprehensive security plan has been prepared to ensure the safety of all guests. He described US Vice President JD Vance, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner as “our special guests.”
“A comprehensive plan has been prepared to provide foolproof security to all foreign guests in every respect,” the minister stated.
The US envoy appreciated Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts and its role in facilitating the talks.
Pakistan is scheduled to host the first round of in-person negotiations between the US and Iran on Saturday, following a two-week ceasefire announced on Wednesday.
In preparation for the high-profile talks, Islamabad Police issued a traffic advisory announcing diversions on the Express Highway due to the movement of foreign delegations. Commuters have been asked to plan their travel accordingly and cooperate with traffic police.
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Authorities have also declared local holidays in Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Thursday and Friday. The Red Zone has been completely sealed, and a high-security zone from Faisal Avenue will also be enforced depending on the movement of delegations. VVIP protocol under the Blue Book will be extended to the visiting teams.
A 30-member US advance security team has already arrived in the capital to review arrangements. A hotel in the Red Zone has been reserved exclusively for the delegations, and all state-run rescue departments and hospitals have been placed on high alert.
Pakistan has played a central role in brokering these talks. Over the past few weeks, Islamabad has engaged in intense shuttle diplomacy, maintained back-channel contacts, and worked closely with China and other regional countries to push for de-escalation and a ceasefire.
The ceasefire was announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif just before US President Donald Trump’s ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz was due to expire.
The upcoming Saturday talks are being seen as a critical opportunity to move toward a more permanent resolution of the conflict that began on February 28
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