French president, Bahrain’s king praise Pakistan’s mediation efforts for US-Iran ceasefire

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday thanked world leaders for acknowledging and praising Pakistan’s role in helping broker the US‑Iran ceasefire, highlighting the country’s growing diplomatic influence on the global stage.

French President Emmanuel Macron and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa appreciated Pakistan’s mediation efforts that led to a two-week ceasefire during a telephone call with PM Shehbaz.

According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on X, the premier received a telephone call from Macron.

During the conversation, the French president congratulated the prime minister on Pakistan’s mediation efforts that resulted in the ceasefire and helped bring both sides to the negotiating table.

“Macron also conveyed his good wishes for the success of the upcoming peace talks in Islamabad,” the statement said.

It added that PM Shehbaz thanked Macron for supporting Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts while reaffirming that Pakistan would continue to strive for peace and stability in the region.

“Both leaders expressed serious concern over the ongoing aggression in Lebanon and stressed the urgent need to end the violence and killings to restore peace in the region. They agreed to remain in contact,” the statement read.

PM Shehbaz also held a telephone call with Bahrain’s King Hamad.

“King Hamad conveyed his deep appreciation to the prime minister for Pakistan’s success in bringing about a ceasefire between Iran and the US that has created the prospects for lasting peace in the region,” the PMO statement said.

According to the statement, the premier appreciated the exemplary restraint demonstrated by the Bahraini leadership in the wake of attacks over the past six weeks.

It added that the prime minister also offered condolences over the loss of lives in Bahrain during the recent hostilities and prayed for the swift recovery of the injured.

“Both leaders agreed to continue working together for regional peace and stability,” the statement said.

Earlier, PM Shehbaz thanked his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, for endorsing Pakistan’s sincere efforts for peace.

In a post on his X account, the prime minister said Pakistan would continue to work tirelessly with its friends and partners in the shared pursuit of lasting peace in the region.

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