Pakistan’s role has shifted from facilitator and go-between to direct mediator and peace negotiator (amid reports of 3-way talks taking place in Islamabad). For now at least, Pakistan’s in the driver’s seat in the difficult & delicate effort to guide the US & Iran to an off ramp.
Received a warm call from Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom, this evening.
Appreciate his support for Pakistan’s sincere diplomatic efforts that helped facilitate the Iran–U.S. ceasefire and advance dialogue. I also welcome the joint statement by key European and international leaders, including PM Starmer, endorsing our peace initiatives.
We agreed on the importance of sustaining the ceasefire to create the conditions for lasting peace and stability in the region.
Also discussed ways to further strengthen Pakistan–UK relations across all areas of mutual interest. I look forward to welcoming PM Starmer to Pakistan.
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Today, I spoke with my counterpart, the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Pakistan, His Excellency Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
South Africa welcomes Pakistan’s mediation efforts in the Middle East.
We continue to call for a cessation of all hostilities and strict adherence to international law to prevent further regional escalation.
We note the ongoing initiatives aimed at a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace. The sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations must be respected, and in accordance with international humanitarian law, civilians and infrastructure must never be targeted.
South Africa urges all parties to engage in good faith negotiations.
We reaffirm our support for impartial mediation and commend Pakistan’s leadership in restoring the primacy of diplomacy in the region.
.@antonioguterres welcomes the announcement of a two-week ceasefire by the United States and Iran. He expresses sincere appreciation for the efforts of Pakistan and other countries involved in facilitating the ceasefire.
Full statement:
https://t.co/5ZsOGcbIj5
The two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran today is welcomed by the UK and our allies.
The goal now must be a lasting end to the war.
Alongside our international partners, the UK will work to ensure a return to freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
With the greatest humility, I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere including Lebanon and elsewhere, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.
I warmly welcome the sagacious gesture and extend deepest gratitude to the leadership of both the countries and invite their delegations to Islamabad on Friday, 10th April 2026, to further negotiate for a conclusive agreement to settle all disputes.
Both parties have displayed remarkable wisdom and understanding and have remained constructively engaged in furthering the cause of peace and stability. We earnestly hope, that the ‘Islamabad Talks’ succeed in achieving sustainable peace and wish to share more good news in coming days!
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