Islamabad: Experts have termed the conclusion of Islamabad-based talks on US-Iran tensions as the beginning of a new phase in diplomacy, emphasizing that sustained dialogue remains essential for reducing regional instability.

The views were expressed during a high-level webinar organized by the Centre for Pakistan and Gulf Studies (CPGS), where diplomats, academics, and security analysts discussed post-dialogue developments and future prospects.

Participants, including Ambassador Ghulam Rasool Baloch, CPGS President Nasir Abbas Shirazi, Professor Qandil Abbas, Brigadier (R) Syed Nazeer Mohmand, and Dr. Shazia Cheema, noted that the end of talks does not signify failure but reflects an ongoing diplomatic process.

They highlighted that the absence of renewed escalation after negotiations indicates strategic restraint and positive diplomatic progress. The speakers also appreciated Pakistan's role as a credible and neutral facilitator, citing its balanced foreign policy and strategic position as key factors in building trust between conflicting sides.

Experts further discussed geopolitical and geo-economic dimensions, particularly energy security and regional stability, and stressed the need for a comprehensive framework for de-escalation, including security guarantees, respect for sovereignty, phased sanctions relief, and effective oversight of nuclear issues.

The webinar concluded with consensus that continuous engagement is the most viable path toward transforming regional tensions into cooperation.