Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Monday that 'full efforts' are being made to resolve the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran. The statement comes after direct talks between the two sides in Islamabad, which were praised by both countries.
Sharif stated that the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran 'still stands' and that full efforts are underway to resolve the unresolved issues. He hailed the talks as a 'historic moment' and expressed gratitude to Pakistan for playing a 'brotherly role' in mediating the conflict.
The talks, which lasted 21 hours, were the first direct talks between the US and Iran since 1979. However, a lasting peace deal was not secured, and the US has announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to cripple Iran's oil supplies.
Sharif emphasized that agreements often take years to come into shape, citing examples such as the Oslo Agreement and the Good Friday Agreement. He also praised the Pakistani leadership and the teams involved in the talks, including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Field Marshal Asim Munir.
