Summary During the conversation, both sides agreed on the critical importance of upholding the ceasefire
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his appreciation for Germany's endorsement and support for Pakistan's sincere diplomatic efforts that helped secure the Iran-US ceasefire and pave the way for peace talks in Islamabad.
He expressed these views during a warm and cordial telephone conversation with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday.
During the conversation, both sides agreed on the critical importance of upholding the ceasefire so that negotiations may lead to meaningful and lasting outcomes.
The two leaders also shared deep concern over the ongoing hostilities in Lebanon and expressed the hope that peace would soon return to the entire region.
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Prime Minister’s telephone call with Chancellor of Germany.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from His Excellency Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, today.
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Meanwhile, Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa has conveyed his deep appreciation to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Pakistan's success in bringing about a ceasefire between Iran and the United States.
In a telephonic conversation, the King of Bahrain acknowledged that the ceasefire has created the prospects for lasting peace in the region.
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While thanking the King of Bahrain for supporting Pakistan's peace efforts, the prime minister appreciated the exemplary restraint demonstrated by the Bahraini leadership in the wake of attacks over the past six weeks.
Shehbaz Sharif also offered condolences over the loss of precious lives in Bahrain, during the recent hostilities and prayed for swift recovery of the injured.
