Pakistani prime minister welcomes ceasefire announcement

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praises US-led diplomatic efforts for Lebanon ceasefire while on a regional tour following US-Iran talks in Islamabad. | Contesto: cronaca

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formally welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon, attributing the diplomatic breakthrough to efforts led by former US President Donald Trump. In a statement posted on the social media platform X, Sharif said the truce was "facilitated through bold and sagacious diplomatic efforts led by President Donald Trump." The Pakistani leader, currently on a diplomatic tour of Middle Eastern nations, used the statement to reiterate his government's position, adding that "Pakistan reaffirms its unwavering support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon, and will continue to support all efforts aimed at lasting peace in the region." The prime minister's public endorsement of Trump's role marks a notable diplomatic gesture, highlighting the complex web of international relationships influencing Middle Eastern stability. While the specific details of the ceasefire agreement were not elaborated upon in Sharif's statement, his explicit credit to the former American president suggests a significant behind-the-scenes negotiation process involving figures outside the current US administration. This acknowledgment comes at a time of heightened regional tension, positioning Pakistan as a vocal supporter of diplomatic over military solutions to long-standing conflicts. Sharif's comments are strategically timed, following closely on the heels of a major diplomatic event hosted by Pakistan itself. Last week, Islamabad served as the neutral ground for the first round of direct talks between the United States and Iran, two powers with deeply opposing interests across the region, including in Lebanon. By hosting those talks and now publicly aligning with a US-facilitated ceasefire, Pakistan is actively crafting a role for itself as a credible intermediary and a consistent advocate for de-escalation, despite its own historically complex relationships with various regional actors. The emphasis on Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity in Sharif's statement is a direct, if unspoken, reference to the influence of other state and non-state actors within the country. Pakistan's reaffirmation of these principles is a...

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