ISLAMABAD: Political leadership, including President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Monday welcomed the US–Iran peace agreement, describing it as a positive development for regional stability and a potential boost to global economic and diplomatic conditions.
President Zardari welcomed the announcement of a Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran, expressing hope that it will lead to a final agreement and help secure lasting peace in the region.
In a statement shared on X, President Zardari said the agreement would “hopefully pave the way for a final agreement” and “lay the foundation for durable and comprehensive peace in the region”.
He said Pakistan had consistently supported dialogue and diplomacy throughout the period of tensions, describing the development as “an important step towards strengthening multilateralism and the peaceful resolution of disputes through engagement and mutual respect”.
The president also expressed hope that the diplomatic efforts would “usher in greater peace, stability and prosperity for the region and the world”.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced early Monday that the US and Iran had reached an agreement following intensive negotiations, with both sides declaring an immediate and permanent end to military operations across all fronts, including in Lebanon.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar
DPM Dar also took to X to welcome the agreement. The foreign minister said, “This significant breakthrough reflects the power of sustained diplomatic engagement and the collective resolve of friendly nations to choose dialogue over confrontation.”
Dar said the much-awaited development also sends a “reassuring” message to the international community and provides much-needed confidence and stability to global markets and the world economy, particularly for developing countries that are most vulnerable to regional instability.
Throughout this period, he added, Pakistan remained actively engaged with all concerned parties and consistently advocated restraint and constructive engagement, maintaining that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable means of resolving all issues.
“We appreciate the trust reposed in Pakistan by the leadership of both the United States and Iran and commend their commitment to remaining engaged in pursuit of a peaceful and negotiated outcome,” he noted.
Dar also thanked Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Türkiye, and Egypt, as well as the UN and international partners, for the “support and sincere diplomatic efforts and help to achieve this important milestone.”
As negotiations continue on the outstanding matters, Pakistan stands ready to support every endeavour aimed at consolidating this progress, he further said.
“We look forward to the formal signing ceremony on June 19 in Geneva and remain confident that this positive development will pave the way for enduring peace, stability and shared prosperity for the region and beyond, InshaAllah (God willing),” he added.
Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also took to X to welcome the peace agreement between the United States and Iran, and said, “This breakthrough shows that diplomacy can succeed where confrontation cannot.”
Bilawal commended the role played by President Asif Ali Zardari, PM Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. Bilawal also acknowledged the efforts of Dar, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and diplomatic teams involved in the negotiations.
Describing the agreement as the beginning of a broader process, he said, “Pakistan remains ready to support the next phase of dialogue and negotiations.”
Finance Minister Muhammad Auranzgeb
Aurangzeb welcomed the peace agreement and said that it could have positive implications for the global economy and Pakistan’s economic outlook.
In remarks shared by the Ministry of Finance on X, the minister described the development as a significant moment for international stability, saying it marked “a proud moment for the global economy”.
Speaking at a Pakistan Stock Exchange ceremony marking the listing of Service Long March Tyres Limited, Aurangzeb said Pakistan’s leadership had played a role in supporting dialogue and de-escalation efforts.
He said PM Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir were being acknowledged internationally for their efforts, which he said had helped bring negotiations to a conclusion. The minister said Pakistan’s engagement in facilitating dialogue had strengthened its position as a “constructive and responsible partner” in regional affairs.
Aurangzeb said the agreement could help ease economic uncertainty linked to recent regional tensions. He said Pakistan had “effectively navigated” the initial economic impact of the conflict over the past three months and suggested the agreement could reduce risks of further spillovers.
While noting that energy sector disruptions would take time to stabilise, he said the overall economic outlook had improved, with “encouraging upside potential” for the next fiscal year.
