Pakistan: US-Iran to reach final agreement within 24 hours, technical talks next week
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that a peace agreement between the US and Iran is close to finalization.
- Sharif stated that a final agreement could be reached within 24 hours, with technical negotiations to follow next week.
- He expressed gratitude to the US and Iran for their commitment to the negotiation process.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has indicated that a peace agreement between the United States and Iran is on the verge of being finalized. He expressed optimism that a conclusive deal could be reached within the next 24 hours, paving the way for technical negotiations to commence the following week.
We are closer to a peace agreement than ever before.
Sharif shared this development on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, stating, "We are closer to a peace agreement than ever before." He further elaborated that Pakistan is prepared for the electronic signing of the peace agreement immediately after its conclusion.
The final agreement is likely to be reached within the next 24 hours.
The Pakistani Prime Minister extended his sincere thanks to both the United States and Iran for their continuous dedication throughout the negotiation process. He also conveyed his gratitude to the supporting brotherly nations in the region. Sharif is confident that this historic peace agreement will establish a robust foundation for lasting peace.
Pakistan is preparing for the electronic signing of the peace agreement immediately after its conclusion.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.