Political leaders hail U.S.-Iran understanding, praise diplomacy

Political leaders, including President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Monday welcomed the US-Iran peace deal, describing it as a positive development for regional stability and a potential boost for global economic and diplomatic conditions.

President Asif Ali Zardari welcomed the announcement of a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, expressing hope that it will lead to a final agreement and help ensure lasting peace in the region.

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He said Pakistan had always supported dialogue and diplomacy throughout the period of tensions, describing the development as “an important step towards strengthening multilateralism and peaceful resolution of disputes through engagement and mutual respect.”

The president also expressed hope that diplomatic efforts “will pave the way for greater peace, stability and prosperity for the region and the world.”

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced Monday morning that the United States and Iran had reached an agreement following intensive negotiations, with both sides declaring an immediate and permanent end to military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon.

Ishaq Dar

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also visited X to welcome the agreement. The Foreign Minister said: “This significant step forward reflects the power of sustained diplomatic engagement and the collective determination of friendly nations to choose dialogue over confrontation. »

Dar said the long-awaited development also sends a “reassuring” message to the international community and brings much-needed confidence and stability to global markets and the global economy, especially for developing countries most vulnerable to regional instability.

Throughout this period, he added, Pakistan has remained actively engaged with all parties concerned and has always advocated restraint and constructive engagement, asserting that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable means of resolving all issues.

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“We appreciate the confidence placed in Pakistan by the leaders of the United States and Iran and welcome their commitment to remain committed to the pursuit of a peaceful, negotiated outcome,” he noted.

Dar also thanked Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey and Egypt, as well as the UN and international partners, for their “support, sincere diplomatic efforts and assistance in achieving this important milestone.”

As negotiations continue on outstanding issues, Pakistan stands ready to support all efforts to consolidate this progress, he added.

“We look forward to the official signing ceremony on June 19 in Geneva and remain confident that this positive development will pave the way for lasting 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 and said it could have positive implications for the global economy and Pakistan’s economic prospects.

In remarks shared by the Finance Ministry on X, the minister described the development as an important moment for international stability, saying it marked “a proud moment for the global economy.”

Speaking at a ceremony at the Pakistan Stock Exchange marking the listing of Service Long March Tires Limited, Aurangzeb said Pakistani leaders had played a role in supporting dialogue and de-escalation efforts.

He said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir were recognized internationally for their efforts, which he said helped conclude the negotiations. The minister said Pakistan’s commitment to facilitating dialogue had strengthened its position as a “constructive and responsible partner” in regional affairs.

Aurangzeb said the agreement could help ease economic uncertainty linked to recent regional tensions. He said Pakistan had “effectively weathered” the initial economic impact of the conflict over the past three months and suggested the deal could reduce the risks of further fallout.

While noting that disruptions in the energy sector would take time to stabilise, he said the overall economic outlook had improved, with “encouraging upside potential” for the next fiscal year.

The agreement

Pakistan has repeatedly called for dialogue and diplomatic engagement to resolve regional disputes and tensions.

U.S. and Iranian officials said they had agreed on a framework to end their war, end the U.S. blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a preliminary deal that sent oil prices tumbling but leaves the fate of Iran’s nuclear program up for further negotiations.

The memorandum of understanding is expected to be officially signed on Friday in Switzerland.

The precise terms were not immediately known. Sharif said in a post on X that the agreement called for “an immediate and permanent end to military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon.”

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Iranian media on Monday published details of a draft 14-point memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States outlining a proposed framework for ending the war and moving toward a final agreement.

The project provides for the total lifting of the American naval blockade against Iran within 30 days. It also calls for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen within 30 days, in accordance with Iranian agreements.

Since mid-March, Trump has repeatedly asserted that a deal with Iran to end the war is near. The two sides traded strikes this week, straining the ceasefire announced in April.

The region has been under tension since the United States and Israel launched airstrikes against Iran in late February, triggering Iranian retaliation against Israel and other regional countries harboring U.S. assets.

A temporary ceasefire was agreed on April 8, but negotiations subsequently stalled due to disputes over its implementation and subsequent regional developments, even as Trump extended the truce indefinitely.