'Landmark' Islamabad MoU to 'go a long way' in rebuilding Iran, PM Shehbaz tells Pezeshkian

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday, emphasizing the significance of the recently signed 'Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding' (MoU) between Washington and Tehran. Sharif stated the agreement would significantly contribute to rebuilding Iran. The phone call, the first between the leaders since the MoU's signing, lasted over 30 minutes. The agreement includes a framework to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and sets a 60-day timeline for further negotiations.

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The landmark deal, he said, would not only help restore peace in the region, but also go a long way in rebuilding the Iranian nation and further strengthening Pakistan-Iran ties, across all areas of mutual interest.

Sharif congratulated Pezeshkian and the Iranian people on the peace deal, calling it a landmark achievement that would restore regional peace and strengthen Pakistan-Iran ties. He assured President Pezeshkian of Pakistan's continued support. The Prime Minister also conveyed his regards to Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

President Pezeshkian thanked Sharif and Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces for their crucial role in mediating the process. He acknowledged Pakistan's "positive and constructive efforts" during the difficult times. Pezeshkian expressed Iran's keenness to enhance bilateral ties with Pakistan across all areas of mutual interest. Both leaders agreed to visit each other's capitals at the earliest opportunity to advance cooperation on bilateral and regional matters.

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While conveying his best wishes for the people of Pakistan, the Iranian president said Iran was keen to enhance and expand its bilateral ties with Pakistan across all areas of mutual interest.

The call follows the signing of the Islamabad MoU, where PM Sharif acted as a mediator. The deal, ending over 100 days of conflict between the US and Iran, has been welcomed internationally. The agreement includes the lifting of US port blockades, Iran's reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the immediate waiver of oil sanctions.

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While conveying his best wishes for the people of Pakistan, the Iranian president said Iran was keen to enhance and expand its bilateral ties with Pakistan across all areas of mutual interest.