Pakistan wins praise for helping land Lebanon ceasefire as their negotiators in Tehran enter 3rd day of talks, Trump optimistic, suggests he'd attend signing in Islamabad, but is a US/Iran deal closer ?
In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire, on the coordinated route as already announced by Ports and Maritime Organisation of the Islamic Rep. of Iran.
At the gracious invitation of my dear brother, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, I have arrived in the beautiful and vibrant city of Antalya among dear friends to attend the Antalya Diplomacy Forum.
I look forward to meaningful engagements with fellow leaders as we work together to promote dialogue, deepen understanding, and advance lasting peace.
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Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Qatar on a working visit as part of a wider regional diplomatic tour. He arrived in Doha after meetings in Saudi Arabia and ahead of planned travel to Turkiye.
Al Jazeera's @osamabinjavaid reports.
I had the pleasure and honour of meeting my dear brother, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in Jeddah today.
During the course of which, I conveyed Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with the Kingdom and expressed my deep appreciation of its patience and restraint, under the sagacious leadership of His Royal Highness, in these challenging times.
I also shared recent developments related to Pakistan’s peace efforts which helped facilitate the U.S.–Iran ceasefire and historic peace talks in Islamabad.
I reiterated Pakistan’s firm commitment to advancing its efforts to encourage both the U.S. and Iran towards an agreement aimed at lasting peace and stability in the region.
Grateful to His Royal Highness, for his support of Pakistan's sincere peace efforts.
During my warm and constructive discussions with His Royal Highness, I also expressed sincere appreciation for the Kingdom’s consistent support for Pakistan’s economic stability, while highlighting the unique defence and security relationship between our two countries. We reaffirmed our commitment to further strengthening our enduring partnership.
Delighted to welcome Field Marshal Munir to Iran.
Expressed gratitude for Pakistan's gracious hosting of dialogue, emphasizing that it reflects our deep and great bilateral relationship. Our commitment to promoting peace and stability in the region remains strong—and shared.
جدہ: 15 اپریل 2026۔
وزیر اعظم محمد شہباز شریف اور سعودی عرب کے ولی عہد و وزیر اعظم شہزادہ محمد بن سلمان بن عبدالعزیز السعود کی جدہ میں ملاقات جاری ہے.
وزیراعظم کے ہمراہ نائب وزیراعظم و وزیر خارجہ سینیٹر محمد اسحاق ڈار بھی موجود ہیں۔
PRESS SEC on U.S.-Iran negotiations: The Pakistanis have been incredible mediators and we really appreciate their friendship and efforts to bring this deal to a close.
The President feels it's important to continue to streamline this communication through the Pakistanis.