ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Prime Minister Shehbaz Shjarif has welcomed the signing of MoU between US and Iran, and also thanked all other stakeholders for their wisdom and patience.
In a tweet on Thursday, the PM said: “I am honoured to announce that the historic ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ has been electronically signed today between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Memorandum has been signed by honourable Presidents of both the countries and also endorsed by me as the mediator.”
he further said that the signing of this agreement at the highest level of the respective governments demonstrated the commitment of both sides to a diplomatic resolution of the conflict.
“Islamabad MoU shall enter into force with immediate effect and as a first step, Islamic Republic of Iran will instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the United States of America will immediately lift the naval blockade.”
Praise for US, Iranian leadership for statesmanship
The PM further said, “I offer my heartfelt congratulations and sincere appreciation to the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump whose steadfast commitment to diplomacy and preference for peaceful resolution have once again helped end a conflict that could have led to devastating consequences for the region and beyond. I also commend the dedication and tireless efforts of the United States negotiating team, including J.D. Vance, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, for their invaluable contributions to this achievement.”
“I express my profound respect and appreciation to His Eminence Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Islamic Republic of Iran and President Masoud Pezeshkian for their wisdom, foresight and statesmanship in embracing the cause of peace. I also wish to recognize the efforts of the Iranian negotiating team, including Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Abbas Araghchi and Eskandar Momeni, whose patience, perseverance and commitment to constructive engagement were instrumental in bringing this agreement to fruition.”
PM Shehbaz also appreciated the sincere efforts and constructive engagement of the leadership of the State of Qatar in helping reach this point.
“I would especially like to acknowledge the sincere efforts and constructive engagement of the leadership of the State of Qatar in helping reach this point. I also highly commend the leadership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Türkiye and the Arab Republic of Egypt for their indispensable role and invaluable contributions in this regard.”
“I would also like to make special mention of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, whose tireless efforts, selfless dedication and instrumental role were critical in facilitating this breakthrough and advancing the cause of peace and regional stability.”
“May this Memorandum of Understanding serve as an enduring foundation for greater understanding, mutual respect and shared prosperity for the complete region.”
Responding to the PM tweet, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said: “Peace has prevailed!”
“The historic ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ has been signed today. Hats off to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif @CMShehbaz and Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Syed Asim Munir.”
