The signing of the US-Iran peace agreement in Geneva will be hosted by Pakistan, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said
ISLAMABAD – Arch-rivals the United States and Iran agreed to end more than 100 days of war, as both sides agreed on a peace deal that includes Lebanon. Amid hopes for peace, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said the South Asian nation would host the signing ceremony for the US-Iran deal, which is expected to be officially held in Geneva on June 19.
According to the prime minister, the agreement, reached after more than three months of alleged hostilities, aims to end military operations, including in Lebanon.
In his address to the National Assembly, the prime minister described the development as a “historic milestone” for world peace, saying it came after 3 months and 16 days of sustained diplomatic efforts that resulted in an “immediate and permanent” end to military operations.
He said that the event in Geneva would mark the official end of what he termed as a breakthrough in international diplomacy, adding that Pakistan would host the event. He congratulated the people of Pakistan, Members of Parliament and the wider international community.
The Prime Minister acknowledged the political leadership at home, paying tribute to the leadership of party supremo Nawaz Sharif as well as President Asif Ali Zardari, People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and other political figures. Shahbaz Sharif said the agreement reflected the success of negotiations and diplomacy rather than confrontation, and praised the US and Iranian leadership for showing restraint during the negotiation process.
He further said that this development represents an important moment in global efforts to restore peace and stability.
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