Today, Thursday, Pakistan expressed its optimism about the course of negotiations between Iran and the United States to end the ongoing conflict between them, expressing its expectation of reaching an agreement “sooner rather than later.”
Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesman Tahir Hussain Andarabi said during a press conference that his country remains optimistic about the Iranian-American negotiations, adding: “We expect to reach an agreement sooner rather than later.”
Andarabi added that Pakistan hopes that the parties will reach a “peaceful and sustainable solution,” which will contribute to achieving peace in the region and the world.
The spokesman confirmed Islamabad’s readiness to host a new round of negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
In connection, yesterday, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his hope that the “momentum” resulting from the United States’ decision would contribute Suspension of its military operation In the Strait of Hormuz, in preparation for a long-term agreement with Iran. Sharif added that Trump’s response to the request made by Pakistan and other countries, especially Saudi Arabia, will have a “significant impact in promoting peace, stability and regional reconciliation during this sensitive period.”
The Pakistani statements come after the American website Axios reported yesterday, Wednesday, that the United States believes that it is close to reaching an agreement with Iran regarding a one-page memorandum of understanding to end the war, in light of the continuation of diplomatic contacts and mediations between the two sides.
During the current stage, Pakistan is leading mediation efforts between Washington and Tehran, after Islamabad hosted last month a round of negotiations between American and Iranian delegations, within the framework of the ceasefire agreement in effect since April 8, without reaching a final agreement to end the war.
