Summary Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker discussed regional developments, Pakistan-US ties and diplomatic efforts involving Iran during a meeting in Islamabad.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Pakistan and the United States held high-level discussions in Islamabad on Monday as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker to review bilateral relations, regional developments and ongoing diplomatic efforts linked to Iran.
According to official details, the meeting focused on the evolving regional situation and the broader Pakistan-US bilateral relationship amid growing diplomatic activity in the Middle East and South Asia. The discussions also covered matters of mutual interest and the wider security environment in the region.
The meeting came at a time of heightened international attention on diplomatic engagement between Washington and Tehran, with Pakistan highlighting its role in facilitating communication between the United States and Iran. During the talks, Ishaq Dar underlined Islamabad’s efforts in supporting diplomatic channels aimed at reducing tensions and promoting dialogue.
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Ms. Natalie A. Baker called on Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 today to discuss the evolving regional situation and the broader Pakistan-U.S. bilateral relationship.
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) May 11, 2026
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The deputy prime minister expressed hope that ongoing diplomatic initiatives would contribute to peace and stability not only in the region but across the wider international community. He said continued engagement and communication among key countries remained essential in addressing regional challenges and maintaining stability.
Dar also acknowledged ongoing American assistance in the repatriation of Pakistani and Iranian seafarers through Singapore. The issue relates to efforts involving stranded maritime crew members, with the United States extending support for their return process.
The Foreign Office said the meeting reflected continued engagement between Islamabad and Washington on regional affairs and bilateral cooperation. Pakistan and the United States have remained in contact on a range of diplomatic, economic and security matters in recent months, with both sides signalling interest in maintaining constructive ties despite shifting geopolitical dynamics.
Natalie Baker, who is serving as the US Chargé d’Affaires in Pakistan, discussed the broader state of Pakistan-US relations with the deputy prime minister during the meeting. The exchange also touched on regional developments that continue to shape diplomatic and strategic calculations across Asia and the Middle East.
In a statement shared after the meeting, it was noted that Ishaq Dar highlighted Pakistan’s role in facilitating communication between the US and Iran while reiterating optimism that diplomatic efforts underway could help strengthen peace and regional stability.
