Key Points:
- Both leaders back dialogue and diplomacy to resolve disputes.
- Mohammed bin Salman praises Field Marshal Asim Munir’s role in peace deal.
- Shehbaz renews invitation for Mohammed bin Salman to visit Pakistan.
ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman, on Friday congratulated Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and praised the “untiring efforts” of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir that led to the successful signing of the Islamabad Peace Deal, as the two leaders agreed to maintain close coordination and support the smooth progression of the next phase of Iran-US negotiations.
According to an official statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, the two leaders held a telephonic conversation during which Prime Minister Shehbaz congratulated Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the signing of the historic Islamabad Peace Deal.
The prime minister expressed deep appreciation for the Saudi Crown Prince’s consistent support for Pakistan’s peace efforts and praised his leadership during the crisis.
ISLAMABAD: 19 june 2026.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, this evening.
During their warm and cordial conversation, the Prime… pic.twitter.com/Y5IPdhXSuQ
— Prime Minister’s Office (@PakPMO) June 19, 2026
He said the peace agreement between Iran and the United States had been made possible within a few months due to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s strong backing, as well as the support of other Gulf states.
The statement said Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulated the prime minister and commended the efforts of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, which contributed to the successful conclusion of the peace deal.
Both leaders agreed that the next phase of negotiations between Iran and the United States should move forward through dialogue and diplomacy and underscored the need for vigilance against any attempts to derail the process.
Held a warm and most cordial telephone conversation with my dear brother, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, this evening.
I thanked His Royal Highness for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s steadfast support for Pakistan’s peace efforts and congratulated him on the…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) June 19, 2026
Expressing satisfaction over the state of Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations, Prime Minister Shehbaz said the two countries were ready to finalise and sign a comprehensive economic package under the patronage of the Saudi crown prince.
He also renewed his invitation to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to undertake an official visit to Pakistan at a convenient time.
During the conversation, the prime minister conveyed his regards and best wishes to Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.
Pakistan hosted high-level talks in Islamabad in April, bringing together senior American and Iranian officials for their most significant direct engagement since 1979.
US Vice President JD Vance attended the talks, but no agreement emerged.
Despite the setback, Pakistan continued its mediation efforts. Face-to-face negotiations paused for weeks, while Islamabad worked with regional and international partners to keep communication channels open.
On March 31, Pakistan and China jointly unveiled a five-point peace initiative aimed at ending the conflict. Beijing’s involvement reflected growing concerns over disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for Chinese energy imports.
Meanwhile, Field Marshal Munir travelled to Tehran for a second time in May, accompanied by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made several visits to Islamabad to maintain momentum in the negotiations.
