Islamabad (GNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif told the National Assembly that the Memorandum of Understanding reached between Iran and the United States has the potential to develop into a durable, long-term arrangement once sixty days of technical-level negotiations are completed, contributing to peace and stability worldwide.
Addressing the House, the Prime Minister called the development historic and said Pakistan had played the role of mediator in bringing the two sides together to sign the agreement. He described it as a landmark moment for the country, saying that Pakistan having put its name to the MoU as a mediator between Iran and the United States was something to take pride in.
He told lawmakers that senior leadership from both countries had convened for a high-level committee meeting in Burgenstock, Switzerland, a few days earlier. Pakistan, he said, worked sincerely throughout the process to facilitate talks and help build common ground, ultimately contributing to the drafting of a joint statement. He confirmed that a ceasefire between the two countries had taken effect, with technical dialogue between the parties set to run for the next sixty days.
The Prime Minister said the global recognition Pakistan had received for its role in brokering the truce was unprecedented, and that the goodwill and standing the country had earned through this diplomatic achievement was something no amount of money could have purchased.
He also informed the House that Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian was due to arrive in Islamabad later that day, and that discussions during the visit would focus on expanding the scope of cooperation between the two neighboring countries.
Also Read: Political leaders discuss the Regional Situation, Iran-US Talks
Responding to points raised by Opposition Leader Mehmood Khan Achakzai, the Prime Minister said the contributions all four provinces had made to Balochistan’s development were a source of satisfaction. He restated his long-held conviction that Pakistan’s economic development can only be truly sustainable when all four provinces advance together and none is left behind.
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
