The United States and Iran have already held indirect contacts and are preparing for direct talks, according to Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, reports Al Jazeera.
Talking to Deutschlandfunk radio, Wadephul said preparations are underway for a meeting between representatives from both sides, expected to take place soon in Pakistan.
“Based on my information, there have been indirect contacts, and preparations have been made to meet directly.” He said.
“That would be very soon in Pakistan, apparently.”
Ukraine-Saudi Arabia defence deal
Additionally, President Zelensky says Ukraine and Saudi Arabia’s Ministries of Defence have reached an agreement on defence cooperation while in an officially unannounced meeting in Saudi Arabia.
Zelenskyy said on X that the document “lays the foundation for future contracts, technological cooperation, and investment.” He provided no details.
Ukrainian experts in drone combat – with experience of more than four years fighting Iranian drones used during Russia’s invasion – are helping five Middle East and Gulf countries to counter attacks, according to Zelenskyy.
The Ukrainian leader said he would meet later in the day with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
