Japan lauds Pakistan’s role in facilitating US-Iran talks
- Takaichi expresses Japan's full support for peace process
Japan has appreciated Pakistan’s diplomatic role in facilitating US-Iran ceasefire and talks.
The appreciation came as Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi on Monday, the PM Office said.
During their warm and cordial conversation, the two leaders discussed the recently held Islamabad Talks between the United States and Iran, hosted by Pakistan.
Takaichi expressed Japan’s full support for the peace process and its importance for regional stability and global energy security.
While thanking the Japanese prime minister for her good wishes, PM Shehbaz said he is grateful to both the US and Iranian delegations for their extensive discussions in Islamabad. “Pakistan would continue its efforts to ensure that the ceasefire is maintained,” he added.
The premier expressed his desire to further strengthen Pakistan-Japan bilateral cooperation, which was reciprocated by his Japanese counterpart.
Both the leaders agreed to maintain close coordination.
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