Peace engagement: Congressman Bergman appreciates Pak leadership

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s diplomatic role in facilitating the ongoing United States-Iran peace engagement received fresh international recognition on Saturday after US Congressman Jack Bergman praised Islamabad’s leadership for helping bring both sides to the negotiating table.

According to details, Congressman Bergman, who also serves as Co-Chair of the Congressional Pakistan Caucus, sent an appreciation letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, acknowledging Pakistan’s “constructive and visionary diplomatic role” in the evolving US-Iran peace process.

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The letter expressed sincere gratitude and lasting appreciation for the Pakistani political and military leadership, stating that Pakistan’s efforts reflected true statecraft at a critical moment for regional and global stability.

“Pakistan bringing the United States and Iran to the negotiating table is evidence of genuine strategic vision,” Bergman said, thanking the Pakistani leadership for its guidance and role in facilitating ongoing peace talks between the two sides.

The US Congressman further stated that Pakistan-US relations carried long-term strategic importance, adding that both the White House and the US Congress had publicly acknowledged Pakistan’s unique and positive diplomatic role in the evolving regional situation.

He also expressed his intention to visit Pakistan in the near future to further strengthen strategic relations between Islamabad and Washington.

The development comes amid increasing international attention on Pakistan’s role as a neutral facilitator in backchannel diplomacy and regional de-escalation efforts involving Washington and Tehran.

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