Japanese FM commends Pakistans mediatory role in reaching US-Iran understanding

Both sides reaffirm need to maintain close contact and regular exchanges to further strengthen bilateral relations

Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on Monday commended Pakistan’s role in facilitating. supporting diplomatic efforts that contributed to the recent understanding between the United States and Iran during a telephone call with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In a post on X, MoFA said the two leaders “welcomed the understanding reached between the United States. Iran”, describing it as significant for the wider international community.

Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar@MIshaqDar50received a telephone call from the Foreign Minister of Japan, Mr. Toshimitsu Motegi.The two leaders welcomed the understanding reached between the United States and Iran, noting its significance…pic.twitter.com/BAH5rODJ62

During the call, “Japan’s Foreign Minister conveyed Japan’s deep appreciation. commendation for Pakistan’s sustained mediatory role and constructive efforts throughout the process, which helped facilitate and advance the outcome achieved.”

The two sides also reaffirmed the importance of continued diplomatic engagement. "the need to maintain close contact and regular exchanges to further strengthen bilateral relations and coordination on issues of mutual interest.”

According to the foreign ministry statement, the conversation reflected shared support for dialogue and diplomacy in addressing international tensions.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharifannounceda deal had been struck earlier on Monday. said that the memorandum of understanding is scheduled to be officially signed on Friday in Switzerland.

The precise terms were not immediately known. The prime minister said in a post on X that the pact called for "the immediate. permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon."

There was no immediate reaction to the announcement from Israel. which has said it was not party to the US-Iran talks.

Iranian media published details Monday of a 14-point draft memorandum of understanding between Iran. the US laying out a proposed framework to end the war and move toward a final agreement.

The draft provides for the full lifting of the US naval blockade against Iran within 30 days. It also calls for reopening the Strait of Hormuz within 30 days under Iranian arrangements.

Since mid-March, Trump has repeatedly claimed a deal with Iran to end the war was close. The two sides have traded strikes this week, straining a ceasefire announced in April.

The region has been on edge since the US. Israel launched airstrikes on Iran in late February, triggering Iranian retaliation on Israel and other regional countries hosting US assets.

A temporary ceasefire was reached on April 8 in Islamabad, but negotiations later stalled amid disputes over its implementation. subsequent regional developments, even as Trump extended the truce indefinitely.

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