Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States, inviting delegations from both countries to Islamabad on April 10 for further negotiations aimed at reaching a final peace settlement.
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In a statement shared on social media, the prime minister said the ceasefire, which also covers regional allies and conflict zones including Lebanon, had taken effect immediately.
“I warmly welcome this sagacious gesture, extend deepest gratitude to the leadership of both countries, and invite their delegations to Islamabad on Friday, April 10, 2026, to further negotiate for a conclusive agreement to settle all disputes,” Sharif said.
He praised both sides for demonstrating “remarkable wisdom and understanding” and expressed hope that the proposed “Islamabad Talks” would lead to lasting peace and stability in the region.
Following the announcement, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council confirmed that Iranian forces would halt defensive operations if attacks against Iran ceased. The council also said safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz would be allowed for two weeks under coordinated arrangements with Iranian armed forces.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for their diplomatic efforts in helping secure the ceasefire.
US President Donald Trump also confirmed that Washington had agreed to a two-week ceasefire proposal mediated by Pakistan, saying the period would be used to negotiate a broader agreement aimed at permanently ending the conflict.
Trump said the US had achieved its military objectives and described the ceasefire as an important step toward long-term peace in the Middle East.
