ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to ongoing regional peace efforts following a high-level telephone conversation led by US President Donald Trump with several leaders from the Middle East and South Asia.
He expressed hope that Pakistan would host the next round of Iran-US talks “very soon” as he praised President Donald Trump for his peace efforts and ongoing diplomatic engagement.
In a statement shared on X, Shehbaz Sharif described the discussions as “very useful and productive”, saying they provided an important platform for consultations on the evolving regional situation and possible pathways towards long-term stability.
I congratulate President Donald Trump on his extraordinary efforts to pursue peace and for holding a very useful and productive telephone call earlier today, with the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkiye, Egypt, the UAE, Jordan and Pakistan. Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) May 24, 2026
The call included leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Türkiye, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Pakistan amid intensified diplomatic engagement aimed at easing tensions across the region.
Sharif noted that Pakistan was represented during the discussions by Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Syed Asim Munir, whose role he praised for contributing to the wider diplomatic process.
The prime minister’s remarks came shortly after Trump stated that a broad understanding with Iran had largely been negotiated, while final details were still under discussion.
According to Sharif, the exchange of views among participating leaders focused on strengthening peace initiatives and encouraging dialogue to prevent further instability in the region.
He reiterated that Pakistan would continue to play a constructive and sincere role in diplomatic efforts and expressed optimism that another round of talks could take place in the near future.
