Political leadership welcomes US-Iran understanding, praises 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 to global economic and diplomatic conditions.

President Asif Ali Zardari welcomed the announcement of a Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran and expressed 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 consistently supported dialogue and diplomacy throughout the period of tensions, describing this as “an important step towards strengthening multilateralism and peaceful resolution of disputes through compromise and mutual respect.”

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

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

Ishaq Dar

Deputy Prime Minister and External Affairs Minister Ishaq Dar also came to X to celebrate the agreement. The Foreign Minister said: “This important development 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 provides much-needed confidence and stability to global markets and the world economy, particularly for developing countries that are more vulnerable to regional instability.

Throughout this period, he added, Pakistan remained actively engaged with all stakeholders and constantly advocated moderation and constructive engagement, maintaining that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable means to resolve all issues.

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“We appreciate the trust placed in Pakistan by the leaders of both the United States and Iran and commend their commitment to remain committed to seeking a peaceful, negotiated outcome,” he said.

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

As negotiations continue on the outstanding issues, Pakistan stands ready to support all efforts aimed at consolidating this progress, he further said.

“We look forward to the formal 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.

Finnish Minister 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 statements shared by the Ministry of Finance on X, the minister described the event as a significant moment for international stability and said 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 Pakistan’s leadership had played a role in supporting dialogue and de-escalation efforts.

He said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir were being recognized internationally for their efforts, which he said had helped bring the negotiations to a conclusion. 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 deal could help ease economic uncertainty linked to recent regional tensions. He said Pakistan had “effectively overcome” the initial economic impact of the conflict over the past three months and suggested the deal could reduce the risks of further spillover effects.

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

The agreement

Pakistan has repeatedly called for dialogue and diplomatic engagement to address 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 pact that sent oil prices tumbling but left the fate of Iran’s nuclear program to future 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 and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including 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 that sets out a proposed framework for ending the war and moving toward a final agreement.

The project provides for the complete lifting of the US naval blockade against Iran within 30 days. It also demands the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within 30 days according to Iranian agreements.

Since mid-March, Trump has repeatedly claimed that he was close to reaching a deal with Iran to end the war. The two sides traded attacks this week, forcing a ceasefire announced in April.

The region has been on edge since the United States and Israel launched airstrikes against Iran in late February, prompting Iranian retaliation against Israel and other countries in the region that host American assets.

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