Pakistan brokers historic US–Iran peace deal, wins global praise

A wave of international appreciation has emerged after Pakistan’s central mediating role in brokering a historic

A wave of international appreciation has emerged after Pakistan’s central mediating role in brokering a historic peace agreement between the United States and Iran, marking an end to a 107-day conflict that had severely disrupted global energy supplies and trade routes.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Pakistan will host the official signing ceremony of the landmark peace memorandum in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 19, 2026. The agreement follows months of backchannel diplomacy led and facilitated by Islamabad after the conflict erupted on February 28 following strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel.

World leaders have widely acknowledged Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts in bringing the two sides back to the negotiating table. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan praised Islamabad’s “exceptional mediation,” highlighting the supporting roles of Qatar and Saudi Arabia. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer also welcomed the development, commending all parties involved in ending hostilities.

China’s Foreign Ministry credited Pakistan’s persistent engagement for enabling dialogue between Washington and Tehran, while UN Secretary-General António Guterres described the deal as a significant step toward regional stability in the Middle East.

Support for the agreement has also come from European and Asia-Pacific capitals. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni thanked Pakistan and Qatar for creating what she called a “historic opportunity for peace,” while Japan’s Foreign Ministry acknowledged Islamabad’s consistent and constructive diplomatic role throughout the negotiations. Similar messages of appreciation were reported from Canada, Australia, Kuwait, New Zealand, and the Netherlands.

Addressing the National Assembly, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called the development a defining moment in Pakistan’s foreign policy history. He said Pakistan had been actively engaged in mediation efforts since an initial ceasefire on April 8 and had hosted high-level indirect discussions between US and Iranian officials during the process.

He also credited Pakistan’s military leadership, paying tribute to Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, for his role in sustaining diplomatic momentum during critical phases of the talks.

According to the Prime Minister, the agreement is expected to ease tensions in key strategic waterways, restore stability in regional conflict zones, and reduce pressure on global energy markets