UK PM felicitates PM Shehbaz on hosting peace talks

UK PM felicitates PM Shehbaz on hosting peace talks
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Summary Both leaders emphasized the importance of ensuring that the ceasefire remained in place and creating the necessary conditions for lasting peace and stability in the region.

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday received a telephone call from Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer who deeply appreciated Pakistan’s effective diplomatic efforts in facilitating the US-Iran ceasefire, and the resumption of dialogue between the two warring states.

During the telephonic conversation, he felicitated Prime Minister Shehbaz on hosting the peace negotiations in Islamabad and offered his best wishes for the success of this endeavor.

Reaffirming Pakistan’s sincere commitment to regional peace and stability, Prime Minister Shehbaz welcomed the joint statement issued by key European and international leaders, including Prime Minister Starmer, endorsing Pakistan’s peace initiatives.

Both leaders emphasized the importance of ensuring that the ceasefire remained in place and creating the necessary conditions for lasting peace and stability in the region.

The two leaders agreed to work together to lend fresh impetus to the longstanding friendly ties between Pakistan and the United Kingdom, across all spheres of mutual interest.

The prime minister reiterated his cordial invitation to the UK counterpart to undertake an official visit to Pakistan.