Key Takeaways
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
- Pezeshkian confirmed that the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding is still fully acceptable to Iran.
- Pakistan remains committed to peace efforts under the MoU and will continue working with Iran.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had confirmed the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is still fully acceptable to Iran, and that both countries are ready to take it forward.
The meeting took place during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where the two leaders discussed the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the importance of de-escalation.
PM Shehbaz highlighted the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab as key waterways that require cooperation to reduce tensions in the region.
The prime minister emphasized Pakistan's commitment to peace efforts, stating that the country's leadership, whether military or political, will continue working together to bring peace to the region.
Earlier, the PM's Office had expressed deep concern over the prolonged conflict and emphasized the need for restraint, de-escalation, and sustained diplomatic engagement to achieve lasting peace and stability.
During the meeting, Pezeshkian appreciated Pakistan's efforts and reaffirmed Iran's acceptance of the Islamabad MoU.
PM Shehbaz also mentioned that Pakistan would continue working with friendly and brotherly countries to help reduce tensions and promote peace in the region.
The prime minister further noted that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab requires cooperation among brotherly and friendly countries to reduce tensions.
The Islamabad MoU is still fully acceptable to us and they are ready to take it forward.
Masoud Pezeshkian, Iranian President
The current situation in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab, and the provocative activities taking place there, require brotherly and friendly countries to work together to reduce tensions.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan
