Islamabad, April 9 Pakistan told the US on Thursday that it would provide foolproof security to its visiting delegation ahead of talks with Iran aimed at a possible peaceful resolution to the West Asia conflict.
Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi was speaking to US Chargé d'affaires Natalie Baker, who had called him to discuss preparations for the upcoming talks.
Pakistan is set to host in-person talks between the US and Iran after a two-week ceasefire was announced between the two countries, bringing a pause to the hostilities that broke out on February 28.
According to a statement by the Interior Ministry on X, Naqvi and Baker discussed in detail the preparations for the talks.
The minister stated that US Vice President JD Vance, US Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner were "our special guests".
"A comprehensive plan has been prepared to provide foolproof security to all foreign guests in every respect," the minister was quoted as saying.
The US envoy appreciated Pakistan's diplomatic role during the meeting.
In a related development, a 30-member advance team from the US has already arrived in Islamabad to review security arrangements.
A hotel located within the Red Zone was also reserved for the delegations and vacated on government instructions, with heightened security deployed in and around the premises, sources told Dawn.
The newspaper reported that a series of meetings has also been held in the twin cities on Wednesday to review security arrangements and devise strategies for the coming days.
The sources further said that the Red Zone would remain completely sealed during the stay of the delegates in the capital. Some entry points to the capital will also be closed, said the sources.
VVIP protocol under the Blue Book will be extended to the delegations during their movement, stay and meetings, as per sources.
The Red Zone houses several key buildings, hotels, foreign missions and official residences of key figures.
All state-run rescue departments and hospitals have been put on high alert. They have been asked to remain on standby and ensure the availability of staff and essential supplies, the sources added.