Pakistan to host US-Iran deal signing ceremony in Geneva: PM Shehbaz
Key takeaways
- “Today the world has witnessed that the pursuit of peace has achieved a great victory and the flames of war have begun to subside.
- Describing the development as a divine blessing after months of intense challenges, he remarked, “Following the dark night of war, the sun of peace has finally risen.”
- Under the agreement, the United States and Iran have announced the immediate and permanent cessation of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon.
Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.
Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday announced that Pakistan would host the signing ceremony of the US-Iran peace agreement in Geneva on June 19, describing the accord as a historic milestone for global peace and a triumph of dialogue and diplomacy over conflict.
Addressing the National Assembly hours after he and US President Donald Trump announced that an agreement had been reached between Washington and Tehran, the prime minister said the world had witnessed a major victory for peace.
“Today the world has witnessed that the pursuit of peace has achieved a great victory and the flames of war have begun to subside. This is a historic moment that historians will record in golden letters,” he said.