Pakistan has been widely acknowledged by world Global leaders for its instrumental role in facilitating a two-week ceasefire between the United States (US) and Iran, a breakthrough reached just before President Donald Trump’s deadline.
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President Trump, in a statement on social media, said he agreed to the temporary truce following discussions with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir. The agreement calls for an immediate halt to hostilities across all affected regions, including Lebanon and other conflict zones.
US President Donald Trump posts, “Based on conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, of Pakistan, and wherein they requested that I hold off the destructive force being sent tonight to Iran, and subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing… pic.twitter.com/Vmhlcm8CzR
— ANI (@ANI) April 7, 2026
With the greatest humility, I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere including Lebanon and elsewhere, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.
I warmly welcome the…— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 7, 2026
Prime Minister Sharif welcomed the development on social media, inviting delegations from both countries to Islamabad on April 10 for further negotiations toward a comprehensive resolution. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed gratitude to Sharif and Munir for their “tireless efforts to end the war in the region,” and announced that Iran’s armed forces will cease defensive operations if attacks against the country are halted.
Statement on behalf of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran: pic.twitter.com/cEtBNCLnWT
— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) April 7, 2026
Several global leaders and diplomats lauded Pakistan’s mediation. UK High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott called it a “quiet, effective, diplomatic role,” while New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters praised Pakistan, Turkiye, and Egypt for working to find a solution. Australian leaders, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim also highlighted Pakistan’s diplomacy as key to achieving the ceasefire.
Thank you Pakistan for the quiet, effective, diplomatic role you have played in bringing about this vital ceasefire. @CMShehbaz @ForeignOfficePk https://t.co/frHAYxtYTS
— Jane Marriott (@JaneMarriottUK) April 8, 2026
New Zealand welcomes the announcements by the United States and Iran over the past few hours – as we welcome all efforts to bring an end to this conflict.
While this is encouraging news, there remains significant important work to be done in the coming days to secure a lasting…
— Winston Peters (@NewZealandMFA) April 8, 2026
I wholeheartedly welcome the latest development in the current US-Iran war, in respect of the ten-point plan as proposed by Iran and positively received by the US.
This proposal augurs well for the restoration of peace and stability, not only to the region but also the rest of… pic.twitter.com/Gyy9vtjJPD
— Anwar Ibrahim (@anwaribrahim) April 8, 2026
🇰🇿 President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev welcomes the achievement of an agreement on a full ceasefire and truce in the #MiddleEast, reached with the mediation of Prime Minister of #Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) and Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan, Field Marshal Asim Munir.
This…
— Press Office of the President of Kazakhstan (@aqorda_press) April 8, 2026
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the ceasefire and urged all parties to work toward lasting peace. Analysts note that Pakistan’s neutral and proactive approach reflects its longstanding commitment to regional stability and international responsibility, reinforcing its image as a key diplomatic actor in the Middle East.
— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) April 8, 2026
.@antonioguterres welcomes the announcement of a two-week ceasefire by the United States and Iran. He expresses sincere appreciation for the efforts of Pakistan and other countries involved in facilitating the ceasefire.
Full statement: https://t.co/5ZsOGcbIj5— UN Spokesperson (@UN_Spokesperson) April 8, 2026