Pakistan is 'completely focused' on mediating end to Iran war, says PM Sharif at UN

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said Islamabad remained committed to mediating between neighboring Iran and the United States.

Speaking to reporters at UN headquarters, PM Shehbaz referred to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding signed by himself, US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.

The PM said subsequent events had become “a bit unpredictable,” but added that Pakistan had “not lost hope” and would continue efforts to help de-escalate the situation.

“Pakistan is playing the role of a sincere and honest mediator between Iran, our neighboring country, and the United States. And the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding was signed by three leaders, President Trump and President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran, and myself. And unfortunately, events after that got a bit unpredictable. But Pakistan is completely focused. We have not lost hope. We’re absolutely determined that we will further make effort and make progress to de-escalate the situation.“

When a reporter asked: “Is there any plan for another meeting, Mr. President, between Iran and the US?, PM Shehbaz said: “Well this is a continuous process. And all friendly countries are contributing to achieve peace.”