Turkish, Bahrain, Canadian FMs praise Pakistan’s role in US-Iran peace deal

MoU also carries signatures of US President Donald Trump, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday received a telephone call from Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA).

In a post on X, MoFA said that during the call, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan congratulated Pakistan on the historic signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran, and endorsed Pakistan’s role as mediator.

Both leaders expressed hope that this significant development would contribute to lasting peace, stability and progress in the region and beyond, the ministry added.

Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 received a call from the Foreign Minister of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan @HakanFidan.

FM Hakan Fidan congratulated Pakistan on the historic signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the… pic.twitter.com/FA6vs5utI4

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) June 18, 2026

In a separate call, FM Dar spoke with Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, MoFA wrote on X.

According to MoFA, The Bahraini foreign minister congratulated the deputy prime minister and foreign minister on the signing of the Islamabad (MoU) between the two sides with Pakistan as witness, and lauded Pakistan’s constructive mediation role in facilitating the understanding reached between them, the MoFA wrote on X.

Both leaders felicitated each other on this important milestone and expressed hope that it would contribute to lasting peace and stability in the region, the ministry added.

They reaffirmed the strong brotherly ties between Pakistan and Bahrain and underscored the importance of continued high-level engagement and close cooperation between the two countries.

Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 received a call from the Foreign Minister of Bahrain, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani.

The Bahraini FM congratulated DPM/FM on the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the… pic.twitter.com/4kgx9djvA8

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) June 18, 2026

In another call with FM Dar, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand commended Pakistan’s constructive role in supporting diplomatic engagement and mediation efforts between the United States and Iran, which helped facilitate the understanding reached between the two parties, MoFA said on X.

The two sides also discussed the forthcoming engagement between the parties in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, on Friday, it added.

Both ministers appreciated the positive momentum in Pakistan–Canada relations and reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation across areas of mutual interest, the ministry added,

Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke last night with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand @AnitaAnandMP.

FM Anita Anand commended Pakistan’s constructive role in supporting diplomatic engagement and mediation efforts between the… pic.twitter.com/TlqOq6spk4

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) June 18, 2026

On the same day, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed the "Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding" as a mediator, formalising a major diplomatic breakthrough between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, according to a post made by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).

Read: Dar discusses peace efforts with Swiss, KSA, Egyptian FMs

The memorandum also carries the signatures of US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.

اسلام آباد: 18 جون 2026.

وزیراعظم پاکستان محمد شہباز شریف نے اسلام آباد مفاہمتی یاداشت (Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding) پر بطور ثالث دستخط کردئے۔

اسلام آباد مفاہمتی یاداشت پر امریکی صدر ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ اور ایران کے صدر مسعود پزشکیان کے دستخط موجود ہیں۔ pic.twitter.com/af1F81DobA

— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) June 18, 2026

Earlier today, PM Shehbaz said, “I am honoured to announce that the historic ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ has been electronically signed today between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Memorandum has been signed by the honourable presidents of both countries and also endorsed by me as the mediator,” the prime minister earlier announced on his X timeline.

He added that the memorandum would enter into force immediately and, as a "first step, the Islamic Republic of Iran will instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the United States of America will immediately lift the naval blockade".