Pakistan deserves Nobel Prize, Iran-US ceasefire welcomed globally

ISLAMABAD: The world has welcomed the Iran-US ceasefire agreement and appreciated Pakistan’s efforts.

Many countries and world leaders, including Russia, the European Union, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Malaysia, New Zealand and Australia, have called it a major breakthrough for peace and have appreciated Pakistan’s peace efforts.

The Russian Deputy Chairman of the Security Council told Reuters that the agreement is a victory for wisdom. Former Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni called Pakistan worthy of the Nobel Prize for this breakthrough.

The Saudi Arabian Foreign Ministry also welcomed the ceasefire, calling it a positive step for stability in the region, while the European Union said that the agreement is very important and the door to mediation should remain open to resolve conflicts.

The head of the European Union’s foreign policy spoke to Ishaq Dar by telephone and discussed the situation in the region and appreciated Pakistan’s efforts for a ceasefire.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that Pakistan is commendable for playing a role in this agreement and that Germany is in contact with the United States and other partners. He also expressed his commitment to ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, while welcoming the ceasefire, appreciated the diplomatic efforts of Shahbaz Sharif and said that his country will continue to provide all possible support for the establishment of peace. He also called for an end to the war in Gaza and the unhindered provision of humanitarian aid.

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters, while welcoming the ceasefire, also appreciated the efforts of other countries, including Turkey and Egypt, but he said that more work remains to be done for sustainable peace.

Similarly, the Australian Prime Minister has also described the ceasefire in the Middle East as a positive development.