ISLAMABAD: Shehbaz Sharif announced that Pakistan will host delegations from the United States and Iran on Friday for talks aimed at securing a lasting agreement following a recent ceasefire.
Sharif said Islamabad had invited both sides for negotiations on April 10 to “further negotiate for a conclusive agreement to settle all disputes,” expressing hope that the “Islamabad Talks” would help achieve sustainable peace.
The development follows a two-week ceasefire agreement reached by Washington and Tehran shortly before a deadline set by US President Donald Trump. The truce came after heightened tensions and military exchanges in the region.
Pakistan has recently emerged as a key diplomatic channel between Tehran and Washington, leveraging its ties with both countries. Sharif also acknowledged the role of mediators including China, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar in facilitating the ceasefire.
The conflict, which escalated following strikes by Israel and the United States on Iran, has expanded across the region, drawing in Lebanon after attacks by Hezbollah and subsequent Israeli military operations.
Despite ongoing tensions, Pakistan expressed optimism that continued diplomatic engagement would lead to a durable resolution and regional stability.
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