The French President, the King of Bahrain praises Pakistan’s mediation efforts for the ceasefire between the US and Iran

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday thanked world leaders for recognizing and praising Pakistan’s role in helping broker the US-Iran ceasefire and highlighting the country’s growing diplomatic influence on the global stage.

French President Emmanuel Macron and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa praised Pakistan’s mediation efforts that led to a two-week ceasefire during a phone call with Prime Minister Shehbaz.

According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on X, the Prime Minister received a phone call from Macron.

During the conversation, the French president congratulated the prime minister on Pakistan’s mediation efforts that resulted in the ceasefire and helped bring both sides to the negotiating table.

“Macron also conveyed his good wishes for the success of the upcoming peace talks in Islamabad,” the statement said.

It added that Prime Minister Shehbaz thanked Macron for supporting Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts while affirming that Pakistan will continue to strive for peace and stability in the region.

“Both leaders expressed serious concern over the ongoing aggression in Lebanon and stressed the urgent need to stop the violence and killings to restore peace in the region. They agreed to remain in contact,” the statement read.

Prime Minister Shehbaz also held a phone call with Bahrain’s King Hamad.

“King Hamad conveyed his deep appreciation to the Prime Minister for Pakistan’s success in brokering a ceasefire between Iran and the US that has created the prospect of lasting peace in the region,” the PMO statement said.

According to the statement, the premier appreciated the exemplary restraint shown by Bahrain’s leadership in the wake of attacks over the past six weeks.

It added that the prime minister also condoled the loss of life in Bahrain during the recent hostilities and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.

“Both leaders agreed to continue working together for regional peace and stability,” the statement said.

Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz thanked his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, for supporting Pakistan’s sincere efforts for peace.

In a post on his X account, the prime minister said Pakistan would continue to work tirelessly with its friends and partners in the common pursuit of lasting peace in the region.

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