Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and US Charge d’Affaires Natalie A Baker held a meeting to discuss ongoing diplomatic developments related to the second round of US-Iran talks, the interior ministry said.

According to the statement, both sides exchanged views on the evolving regional situation and underscored the importance of continued diplomatic engagement to ensure stability.

Naqvi welcomed the decision by US President Donald Trump to extend the ceasefire, calling it a positive step towards reducing tensions.

He said Pakistan remains hopeful of progress from Iran, noting that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir are making efforts at all levels to facilitate a peaceful resolution.

“It is hoped that both parties will give a chance to a diplomatic and peaceful solution,” Naqvi said.

Baker appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting peace and supporting dialogue between Washington and Tehran.

The meeting comes amid continued diplomatic efforts led by Islamabad to mediate between the two sides, with a second round of talks potentially taking place in Islamabad within the coming days.

Reports citing President Trump suggest the next round could be held within 36 to 72 hours, although no final schedule has been confirmed.

The ceasefire, initially brokered by Pakistan on April 8, was extended by the US to allow more time for negotiations. However, tensions persist over key issues, particularly the Strait of Hormuz and the US naval blockade of Iranian maritime trade.

Iran has indicated it will not reopen the strait while the blockade remains in place, calling it a violation of the ceasefire.

The first round of talks, held in Islamabad earlier this month, lasted around 21 hours and marked the first direct engagement between US and Iranian officials in over a decade.

Delegations were led by US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, focusing on key issues including Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions, and regional security.