ISLAMABAD: Leaders of several countries have lauded Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts for promoting peace in the Middle East and helping to secure a two-week ceasefire between the United States, its allies, and Iran to end weeks long conflict.
They highlighted Pakistan’s growing role in easing regional tensions and extended support for upcoming Islamabad talks between the US and Iran and agree on a peace deal.
They acknowledged that Pakistan’s proactive diplomacy has contributed to creating an environment conducive to lasting peace and stability.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while thanking their support, reiterated Islamabad’s commitment to continued collaboration with international partners to promote dialogue, prevent conflict, and ensure sustainable peace in the region.
Prime Minister Sharif and French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday stressed the urgent need to end ongoing Israeli “aggression” in Lebanon to restore peace in the entire region after Pakistan-brokered ceasefire between the United States, its allies, and Iran.
PM Sharif received a telephone call from President Macron and discussed Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts for regional peace, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Office said in a statement.
J’ai reçu cet après-midi un appel téléphonique chaleureux et constructif du Président Emmanuel Macron.
Le Président Macron a aimablement félicité le Pakistan pour ses efforts sincères visant à faciliter le cessez-le-feu entre l’Iran et les États-Unis, ainsi que pour avoir aidé à… https://t.co/EvI04vVY07
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 9, 2026
During their warm and cordial conversation, President Macron congratulated PM Sharif for Pakistan’s mediation efforts that had resulted in the ceasefire between Iran and the US and brought both sides to the negotiating table.
Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has also lauded Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for Pakistan’s success in bringing about a ceasefire between Iran and the US, hoping that it would bring lasting peace in the Middle East.
He conveyed this in a telephone call with PM Sharif, a PM Office statement said on Thursday.
Islamabad : 9 April 2026.
Telephone Call between the Prime Minister and the King of Bahrain.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone call with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain.
During their warm conversation, His Majesty King Hamad conveyed… pic.twitter.com/JTqW1AAVgi
— Prime Minister’s Office (@PakPMO) April 9, 2026
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has thanked his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, for appreciating Islamabad’s efforts for lasting peace in the Middle East.
In a post on his X handle on Thursday, the Prime Minister said we will continue to work tirelessly with our friends and partners in our shared pursuit of lasting peace in the region.
Thank you Prime Minister @AlboMP for your endorsement of Pakistan’s sincere efforts for peace.
We will continue to work tirelessly with our friends and partners in our shared pursuit of lasting peace in the region. https://t.co/LZkCBslKuq
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 9, 2026
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for his endorsement of Pakistan’s sincere efforts for peace.
“We remain committed to working closely with our friends and partners, including the United Kingdom, in our collective pursuit of enduring peace in the region and beyond,” he said on X.
I appreciate Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer for his endorsement of Pakistan’s sincere efforts for peace.
We remain committed to working closely with our friends and partners including the United Kingdom, in our collective pursuit of enduring peace in the region and beyond. https://t.co/QzvSGuZvts
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 9, 2026
PM Sharif also thanked German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for his acknowledgement of Pakistan’s sincere efforts for peace.
“Pakistan will continue to work closely with friends and partners to advance dialogue and achieve a durable and lasting resolution,” he said.
Thank you Chancellor @bundeskanzler for your acknowledgment of Pakistan’s sincere efforts for peace.
Pakistan will continue to work closely with friends and partners to advance dialogue and achieve a durable and lasting resolution. https://t.co/ebkSF8pcBL
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 9, 2026
The Prime Minister, in a post on X, thanked UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres for his endorsement of Pakistan’s sincere efforts for peace.
Thank you Secretary General @antonioguterres for your kind endorsement of Pakistan’s sincere efforts for peace. https://t.co/8nfsh9mKLO
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 9, 2026
PM Sharif, in another post on X, appreciated Kazakh President Kassym Jomart Tokayev for his support for Pakistan’s sincere efforts for peace.
“Pakistan shall continue to work tirelessly alongside its friends and partners, including Kazakhstan, in our common quest for securing lasting peace in the region,” he noted.
My dear brother President @TokayevKZ , I deeply appreciate your kind words of endorsement and support for Pakistan’s sincere efforts for peace.
Pakistan shall continue to work tirelessly alongside its friends and partners, including Kazakhstan, in our common quest for securing… https://t.co/Cx9aM4OaB5
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 9, 2026
He also thanked the President of Roumania Nicușor Dan, for his endorsement and encouragement of Pakistan’s sincere efforts for peace.
I appreciate your endorsement and encouragement of Pakistan’s sincere efforts for peace.
We remain committed to working closely with our friends and partners including Romania, in our collective pursuit of enduring peace and stability in the region. https://t.co/5DGbpnC77S
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 9, 2026
“We remain committed to working closely with our friends and partners, including Romania, in our collective pursuit of enduring peace and stability in the region,” he said.
