President hailed Pakistan for consistently supporting dialogue and diplomacy throughout the period of tensions
Political leadership, including President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Monday welcomed the US–Iran peace agreement, describing it as a positive development for regional stability and a potential boost to global economic and diplomatic conditions.
President Asif Ali Zardari welcomed the announcement of a Memorandum of Understanding between the United States. Iran, expressing hope that it will lead to a final agreement and help secure lasting peace in the region.
In a statement shared on X, President Zardari said the agreement would "hopefully pave the way for a final agreement". "lay the foundation for durable and comprehensive peace in the region".
“I welcome the announcement of a Memorandum of Understanding between the United States. Iran, which will hopefully pave the way for a final agreement and lay the foundation for durable and comprehensive peace in the region. Pakistan is proud to have consistently supported…pic.twitter.com/z23bpwuIbZ
He said Pakistan had consistently supported dialogue. diplomacy throughout the period of tensions, describing the development as "an important step towards strengthening multilateralism and the peaceful resolution of disputes through engagement and mutual respect".
The president also expressed hope that the diplomatic efforts would "usher in greater peace, stability. prosperity for the region and the world".
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharifannouncedearly Monday that the US. Iran had reached an agreement following intensive negotiations, with both sides declaring an immediate and permanent end to military operations across all fronts, including in Lebanon.
Following intensive talks, we are pleased to announce that the Peace Deal between the United States of America. Islamic Republic of Iran has been REACHED. Both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in…
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also took to X to welcome the agreement. The foreign minister said, "This significant breakthrough reflects the power of sustained diplomatic engagement. the collective resolve of friendly nations to choose dialogue over confrontation."
Pakistan warmly welcomes the understanding reached between the United States. the Islamic Republic of Iran.This significant breakthrough reflects the power of sustained diplomatic engagement and the collective resolve of friendly nations to choose dialogue over…
Dar said the much-awaited development also sends a "reassuring" message to the international community. provides much-needed confidence and stability to global markets and the world economy, particularly for developing countries that are most vulnerable to regional instability.
Throughout this period, he added, Pakistan remained actively engaged with all concerned parties. consistently advocated restraint and constructive engagement, maintaining that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable means of resolving all issues.
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"We appreciate the trust reposed in Pakistan by the leadership of both the United States. Iran and commend their commitment to remaining engaged in pursuit of a peaceful and negotiated outcome," he noted.
Dar also thanked Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Türkiye,. Egypt, as well as the UN and international partners, for the "support and sincere diplomatic efforts and help to achieve this important milestone."
As negotiations continue on the outstanding matters. Pakistan stands ready to support every endeavour aimed at consolidating this progress, he further said.
"We look forward to the formal signing ceremony on June 19 in Geneva. remain confident that this positive development will pave the way for enduring peace, stability and shared prosperity for the region and beyond, InshaAllah (God willing)," he added.
FinMin Muhammad Auranzgeb
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb welcomed the peace agreement. said that it could have positive implications for the global economy and Pakistan’s economic outlook.
In remarks shared by the Ministry of Finance on X. the minister described the development as a significant moment for international stability, saying it marked “a proud moment for the global economy”.
U.S.-Iran Peace Agreement a Proud Moment for Pakistan, a Great Moment for Global Economy: Senator Muhammad AurangzebFederal Minister for Finance. Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Monday said the announcement of the U.S.-Iran peace agreement was a proud moment for…pic.twitter.com/aW0alYe7Op
Speaking at a Pakistan Stock Exchange ceremony marking the listing of Service Long March Tyres Limited, Aurangzeb said Pakistan’s leadership had played a role in supporting dialogue. de-escalation efforts.
He said PM Shehbaz Sharif. Field Marshal Asim Munir were being acknowledged internationally for their efforts, which he said had helped bring negotiations to a conclusion. The minister said Pakistan’s engagement in facilitating dialogue had strengthened its position as a “constructive. responsible partner” in regional affairs.
Aurangzeb said the agreement could help ease economic uncertainty linked to recent regional tensions. He said Pakistan had “effectively navigated” the initial economic impact of the conflict over the past three months. suggested the agreement could reduce risks of further spillovers.
While noting that energy sector disruptions would take time to stabilise. he said the overall economic outlook had improved, with “encouraging upside potential” for the next fiscal year.
Pakistan has repeatedly called for dialogue and diplomatic engagement to address regional disputes and tensions.
US. Iranian officials said they hadagreedon a framework to end their war, halt the US blockade of Iran, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a preliminary pact that sent oil prices falling but leaves the fate of Iran's nuclear program to further negotiations.
The memorandum of understanding is scheduled to be officially signed on Friday in Switzerland.
The precise terms were not immediately known. Sharif said in a post on X that the pact called for "the immediate. permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon."
Read more:Trump announces completion of Iran deal, removes US blockade of Strait of Hormuz
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, but negotiations later stalled amid disputes over its implementation. subsequent regional developments, even as Trump extended the truce indefinitely.
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