Iranian Presidency: Pezeshkian discussed the diplomatic track with Washington with the Pakistani Interior Minister and stressed the need to continue dialogue.

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The Pakistani Interior Minister conveyed messages from Pakistani officials regarding continuing the path of dialogue and understanding.

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