ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday welcomed a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, expressing hope it will pave the way for lasting peace in the region.
In a statement posted on X, Sharif praised US President Donald Trump for facilitating the ceasefire “through bold and sagacious diplomatic efforts.”
“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 statement said.
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Sharif is currently in the southern Turkish resort city of Antalya, attending the fifth Antalya Diplomacy Forum.
On April 17, Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to the ceasefire, starting at 2100 GMT, following US-mediated talks in Washington.
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