ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi on Monday discussed the recently held Islamabad Talks between the United States and Iran, hosted by Islamabad.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), PM Shehbaz received a telephone call from his Japanese counterpart, who appreciated Pakistan’s diplomatic role in facilitating the ceasefire and talks between the US and Iran.
“During their warm and cordial conversation, the two leaders discussed the recently held Islamabad Talks, hosted by Pakistan,” the PMO said.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from H.E. Ms. Sanae Takaichi, Prime Minister of Japan today.
During their warm and cordial conversation, the two leaders discussed the recently held Islamabad Talks between the United States and Iran, hosted by… pic.twitter.com/9oLAMPiF2L
— Prime Minister’s Office (@PakPMO) April 13, 2026
Prime Minister Takaichi expressed Japan’s full support for the peace process and its importance for regional stability and global energy security.
While thanking the Japanese prime minister for her good wishes, Prime Minister Shehbaz said that he was grateful to both the US and Iranian delegations for their extensive discussions in Islamabad and said that Pakistan would continue its efforts to ensure that the ceasefire was maintained.
“Prime Minister Shehbaz expressed his desire to further strengthen Pakistan-Japan bilateral cooperation, which was reciprocated by the Japanese premier as well. Both leaders agreed to maintain close coordination,” the statement reads.
Furthermore, the Japanese premier explained Japan’s position that what matters most is that de-escalation, including ensuring the safety of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, is steadily achieved, and that a final agreement should be reached promptly through dialogue, according to the statement issued by the PMO of Japan.
