A wide range of international leaders and governments have acknowledged Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts in facilitating a two-week ceasefire between United States and Iran, with multiple countries and officials praising Islamabad’s role in de-escalating tensions in the Middle East. The agreement reportedly came shortly before a deadline set by former US President Donald Trump, following discussions involving Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and senior military leadership.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that all parties had agreed to an immediate ceasefire across multiple fronts and invited delegations to Islamabad for further negotiations toward a more comprehensive settlement. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s leadership in helping facilitate the truce and indicated that Iran would halt defensive operations if attacks on its territory cease.
Leaders from several countries, including Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Norway, and the United Kingdom, along with the United Nations, welcomed the development and commended Pakistan’s mediation efforts. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas also thanked Pakistani officials for their role in securing the initial agreement, describing the ceasefire as an opportunity to restore stability, restart shipping, and open space for further diplomacy.
The coordinated international response reflects broad support for continued mediation efforts, with multiple governments urging that the ceasefire be upheld and expanded into a lasting political resolution.
