Pezeshkian: We Are Ready to Continue Diplomacy Within the Framework of International Law

Visit to Islamabad; A Step Toward Stabilizing Peace Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, arrived today, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, for a diplomatic visit. This trip, aimed at high-level consultations with Pakistani officials, focuses on the precise implementation of the "14-point Islamabad Memorandum" signed on June 18 [2]. Before leaving Tehran, Pezeshkian emphasized to the media that the main goal of this trip is to ensure the full implementation of the provisions of this memorandum within the framework of international law and the preservation of the rights of the Iranian nation [4]. He noted that with the implementation of this agreement, many regional problems will decrease, paving the way for sustainable security.

Consultations with Erdogan and Regional Support On the eve of his trip to Pakistan, the Iranian President reviewed the latest regional developments in an important telephone conversation with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. In this call, which took place on Monday, Pezeshkian stated: "We are fully prepared to continue diplomacy in line with international rights; Iran has never sought and does not seek war" [1][5]. Erdoğan welcomed the understandings reached between Iran and the United States at the Lucerne summit in Switzerland, emphasizing Turkey's comprehensive support for the peace process and warning against efforts by some parties to sabotage the negotiations [3].

The Islamabad Memorandum and the 60-Day Roadmap Pezeshkian's remarks come as the region enters a new phase of de-escalation after a brief period of conflict. The Islamabad Memorandum, achieved through Pakistani mediation and the support of Islamic countries, includes a 60-day roadmap to finalize a comprehensive peace agreement [2]. Under this framework, the United States is committed to lifting the naval blockade of Iran, while Iran has emphasized the continuation of diplomatic cooperation and transparency within international frameworks. During his meetings in Islamabad with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Pezeshkian stressed the necessity of practical adherence by all parties to their commitments [2][4].

Emphasis on National Rights and International Standards The Iranian President has described diplomacy as a tool for protecting national interests in all his recent speeches. Referring to Iran's peace-seeking positions, he announced that progress in negotiations is measured only by practical adherence to the text of the agreements [5]. Pezeshkian also conveyed his greetings and messages to Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, the Supreme Leader, noting that the government's approach to expanding relations with neighbors such as Turkey, Pakistan, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia is in line with the priorities set by the system to strengthen regional stability [3][4]. These diplomatic movements demonstrate Tehran's serious will to move past recent crises and rebuild economic ties under the shadow of international law.