Pakistan hopes to host new round of Iran-US talks 'very soon': PM Shehbaz
Key takeaways
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expressed hope that Pakistan would host the next round of Iran-US talks "very soon" as he praised President Donald Trump for his peace efforts and ongoing diplomatic engagement.
- PM Shehbaz said Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir represented Pakistan in the call, adding that he greatly appreciated his tireless efforts during the process.
- "The discussions provided a useful opportunity to exchange views on the current regional situation and how to move the ongoing peace efforts forward to bring lasting peace in the region," the prime minister said.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expressed hope that Pakistan would host the next round of Iran-US talks "very soon" as he praised President Donald Trump for his peace efforts and ongoing diplomatic engagement.
In a post on X, the premier congratulated Trump on his "extraordinary efforts to pursue peace" and said the US president had held a "very useful and productive" telephone call with leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkiye, Egypt, the UAE, Jordan and Pakistan.