By Our Correspondent: Pakistan has received widespread international recognition for its diplomatic efforts in helping facilitate a landmark peace agreement between the United States and Iran, a development being described as a major achievement for regional and global stability.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Pakistan will host the formal signing ceremony of the peace memorandum in Geneva on June 19, marking the end of more than three months of conflict between Washington and Tehran. The prolonged confrontation had disrupted global energy markets, affected international trade routes, and created economic uncertainty across several regions, including Pakistan.
Leaders from around the world welcomed the breakthrough and acknowledged Pakistan’s role in encouraging dialogue between the two sides. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan praised Islamabad’s diplomatic engagement, while British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed the agreement and appreciated the efforts of the mediating countries.
China also commended Pakistan’s sustained diplomatic outreach, noting that its engagement helped create conditions for renewed negotiations. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described the agreement as an important step toward reducing tensions in the Middle East and promoting long-term peace.
Several other countries, including Canada, Australia, Kuwait, New Zealand, Italy, Japan, and the Netherlands, also expressed support for the peace initiative and recognized the constructive role played by Pakistan during the negotiation process.
Addressing the National Assembly, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif termed the development a significant milestone in Pakistan’s diplomatic history. He said Pakistan remained actively engaged in peace efforts following an earlier ceasefire and facilitated several high-level contacts aimed at preventing further escalation.
The prime minister also acknowledged the contributions of Pakistan’s civil and military leadership, particularly Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, for supporting diplomatic initiatives aimed at sustaining dialogue.
Analysts view the agreement as a major foreign policy success for Pakistan, strengthening its image as a responsible stakeholder committed to regional peace, conflict resolution, and international cooperation.
