IBNS-CMEDIA: India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday said that 312 Indian fishermen have been safely evacuated from Iran and brought back to India via Armenia.
“Another 312 Indian fishermen safely evacuated from Iran to India through Armenia,” Jaishankar said in a post on X.
He also acknowledged the support of the Armenian government and thanked his counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan for facilitating the evacuation.
Diplomatic developments in Pakistan
Meanwhile, delegations from Iran and the United States have arrived in Pakistan for high-stakes negotiations taking place during an ongoing two-week ceasefire between the two sides.
US Vice President JD Vance met Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif upon arrival, ahead of the crucial talks.
According to a statement shared on the Prime Minister’s official X handle, Sharif expressed hope that the discussions would serve as a stepping stone toward durable peace in the region.
Another 312 Indian fishermen safely evacuated from Iran to India through Armenia. Thank the Government of Armenia and my friend @AraratMirzoyan for making it possible. @MFAofArmenia— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) April 11, 2026
“The Prime Minister reiterated that Pakistan looks forward to continuing its facilitation of both sides in making progress towards sustainable peace,” the statement said.
Sharif was assisted during the meeting by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
An Iranian delegation, led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, has also reached Pakistan for the talks.
