Summary Pakistan’s envoy says sustained diplomacy helped secure Iran-US ceasefire. Global partners backed talks, opening path for negotiations and boosting hopes for regional peace and stability.
LONDON (Dunya News) - Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh has said that Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts had been ongoing for the past several weeks, ultimately culminating in the successful announcement of a ceasefire and the start of negotiations.
Speaking to a US broadcaster, the Pakistani envoy said discussions were held regarding Pakistan’s positive role and diplomatic efforts in the Iran-US ceasefire, adding that this marks a victory for diplomacy and dialogue. He emphasized that Pakistan has always prioritized constructive diplomacy throughout its history.
He thanked both sides for placing their trust in Pakistan and expressed gratitude to Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Egypt, Qatar, China and other countries whose collective efforts helped make the ceasefire possible and paved the way for negotiations.
The ambassador noted that China, from the very beginning, urged all parties to exercise restraint and pursue diplomacy. He added that Pakistan’s top leadership played a direct role in the diplomatic efforts, stressing that the success of negotiations requires confidentiality and that a pressure-free environment increases the likelihood of decisive outcomes.
He further stated that decision-making authority rests with the concerned parties, while Pakistan is only acting as a facilitator.
He reaffirmed that Pakistan is making sincere efforts, highlighting its longstanding ties with Gulf countries and noting that around 5.5 million Pakistanis reside in the Gulf region.
During the diplomatic efforts and ceasefire process, consultations with Gulf leadership remained ongoing.
The ambassador expressed hope that these sincere and humble efforts will yield positive results, adding that peace and stability in the region would have far-reaching positive effects not only on the Gulf but also on global politics and the economy.
