PM Shehbaz thanks world leaders for appreciating Pakistan's role in US-Iran ceasefire
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: File
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday thanked world leaders for acknowledging and praising Pakistan’s role in helping broker the US‑Iran ceasefire, highlighting the country’s growing diplomatic influence on the global stage.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa appreciated Pakistan’s mediation efforts that led to a two-week ceasefire during a telephone call with PM Shehbaz.
According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on X, the premier received a telephone 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 PM Shehbaz thanked Macron for supporting Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts while reaffirming that Pakistan would 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 end the violence and killings to restore peace in the region. They agreed to remain in contact," the statement read.
Islamabad: April 9, 2026
Prime Minister receives telephone call from the President of France
This afternoon, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from H.E. Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic.
During their warm and cordial… pic.twitter.com/Rne7Kf90KaPM Shehbaz also held a telephone call with Bahrain's King Hamad.
"King Hamad conveyed his deep appreciation to the prime minister for Pakistan’s success in bringing about a ceasefire between Iran and the US that has created the prospects for lasting peace in the region," the PMO statement said.
According to the statement, the premier appreciated the exemplary restraint demonstrated by the Bahraini leadership in the wake of attacks over the past six weeks.
It added that the prime minister also offered condolences over the loss of lives in Bahrain during the recent hostilities and prayed for the swift recovery of the injured.
"Both leaders agreed to continue working together for regional peace and stability," the statement said.
Islamabad : 9 April 2026.
Telephone Call between the Prime Minister and the King of Bahrain.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone call with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain.
During their warm conversation, His Majesty King Hamad conveyed… pic.twitter.com/JTqW1AAVgiEarlier, PM Shehbaz thanked his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, for endorsing 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 shared pursuit of lasting peace in the region.
Thank you Prime Minister @AlboMP for your endorsement of Pakistan’s sincere efforts for peace.
We will continue to work tirelessly with our friends and partners in our shared pursuit of lasting peace in the region. https://t.co/LZkCBslKuqMeanwhile, the prime minister also received a telephone call from Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement.
During the conversation, described as warm and cordial, the Qatari leader congratulated the prime minister on Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts that led to the Iran-United States ceasefire, as well as the initiation of negotiations between the two sides in Islamabad.
Islamabad : 9 April, 2026.
Telephone Call between the Prime Minister and the Amir of Qatar.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, this evening.
During their most warm and… pic.twitter.com/tqTupM0iFe“His Highness congratulated the prime minister on Pakistan’s successful diplomatic efforts that have led to the Iran-US ceasefire, as well as negotiations between the two sides in Islamabad,” the statement said.
The prime minister thanked the Emir for his appreciation of Pakistan’s mediation efforts and lauded the Qatari leadership for demonstrating restraint despite facing continuous attacks over the past six weeks.
“He reaffirmed Pakistan’s solidarity with the leadership and people of Qatar and assured the Qatari Emir that both countries would always stand shoulder to shoulder, through thick and thin,” it added.
The two leaders also expressed hope that, through concerted efforts, peace would soon return to the entire region.
PM Shehbaz expressed gratitude to UK counterpart Keir Starmer for supporting Pakistan's sincere peace efforts.
'We are committed to collaborating with our friends and partners, including the United Kingdom, to achieve lasting peace in the region and beyond,' said PM Shehbaz in a post on X."
I appreciate Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer for his endorsement of Pakistan’s sincere efforts for peace.
We remain committed to working closely with our friends and partners including the United Kingdom, in our collective pursuit of enduring peace in the region and beyond. https://t.co/QzvSGuZvtsSeparately, PM Shehbaz received a telephone call from Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Friedrich Merz, during which both leaders expressed serious concern over the ongoing hostilities in Lebanon, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement.
The conversation, described as warm and cordial, saw Chancellor Merz appreciating the prime minister for Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts that led to the ceasefire between Iran and the United States and the commencement of negotiations in Islamabad this week.
“Chancellor Merz appreciated Pakistan’s efforts that resulted in the Iran-US ceasefire and the start of negotiations to be held in Islamabad this week,” the statement said.
Islamabad : 9 April, 2026
Prime Minister’s telephone call with Chancellor of Germany.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from His Excellency Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, today.
During their warm and cordial… pic.twitter.com/bIvPTzXVt2The prime minister thanked the German leader for Germany’s endorsement of Pakistan’s mediation efforts and stressed the importance of maintaining the ceasefire to ensure that the negotiations achieve successful outcomes.
“Ensuring that the ceasefire continues is critical so that the ongoing negotiations can lead to meaningful results,” he said.
Both leaders also voiced serious concern over the ongoing hostilities in Lebanon and expressed hope that peace would return to the entire region through the upcoming negotiations.
Earlier, in a separate post, the prime minister also thanked German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for acknowledging Pakistan’s sincere efforts for peace, stating that Pakistan would continue to work closely with its friends and partners to advance dialogue and achieve a durable and lasting resolution.
Thank you Chancellor @bundeskanzler for your acknowledgment of Pakistan’s sincere efforts for peace.
Pakistan will continue to work closely with friends and partners to advance dialogue and achieve a durable and lasting resolution. https://t.co/ebkSF8pcBLPM Shehbaz expressed his gratitude to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in a statement on X for endorsing Pakistan's sincere efforts towards peace.
Thank you Secretary General @antonioguterres for your kind endorsement of Pakistan’s sincere efforts for peace. https://t.co/8nfsh9mKLO
PM Shehbaz, in a statement thanking the President of Kazakhstan, Qasym-Jomart Toqayev, said, "I deeply appreciate your kind words of endorsement and support for Pakistan’s sincere efforts for peace. Pakistan will continue to work tirelessly alongside its friends and partners, including Kazakhstan, in our common quest to secure lasting peace in the region."
My dear brother President @TokayevKZ , I deeply appreciate your kind words of endorsement and support for Pakistan’s sincere efforts for peace.
Pakistan shall continue to work tirelessly alongside its friends and partners, including Kazakhstan, in our common quest for securing… https://t.co/Cx9aM4OaB5Pakistan is hosting talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, with US Vice President JD Vance and other negotiators set to arrive for talks beginning on Saturday. Iran’s delegation is expected to be led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
Earlier on Wednesday, the prime minister announced that Iran and the US, along with their allies, had agreed to an immediate ceasefire “everywhere, including Lebanon”, effective immediately.
Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator in the region. Last month, the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, which prompted Tehran to retaliate with attacks on Israel and US military bases in the Gulf. This escalation of tensions in the Middle East led to efforts by political and military leadership in Pakistan to de-escalate the situation.
To ease tensions, Pakistan had also hosted a quadrilateral foreign ministers' meeting in Islamabad, with representatives from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. The meeting grabbed the world's attention and was widely appreciated for Pakistan's efforts.
Pakistan and China also jointly proposed a five-point initiative aimed at restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and the broader Middle East.