Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has said that Pakistan warmly welcomes the understanding reached between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

In a statement issued on X, Ishaq Dar said that this significant breakthrough reflects the power of sustained diplomatic engagement and the collective resolve of friendly nations to choose dialogue over confrontation.

He said that it also sends a reassuring message to the international community and provides much-needed confidence and stability to global markets and the world economy, particularly for developing countries that are most vulnerable to regional instability.

Ishaq Dar said that throughout this period, Pakistan remained actively engaged with all concerned parties and consistently advocated restraint and constructive engagement, maintaining that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable means for the resolution of all issues.

Ishaq Dar said that we appreciate the trust reposed in Pakistan by the leadership of both the United States and Iran and commend their commitment to remaining engaged in pursuit of a peaceful and negotiated outcome.

Ishaq Dar said that we are also grateful for the support and sincere diplomatic efforts of our brotherly countries, including Saudi Arabia , Qatar , Trkiye , Egypt, and others, as well as the United Nations and our international partners who remained closely engaged throughout this process and helped achieve this important milestone.

He said that as negotiations continue on the outstanding matters, Pakistan stands ready to support every endeavour aimed at consolidating this progress.

Ishaq Dar said that we look forward to the formal signing ceremony on 19 June in Geneva and remain confident that this positive development will pave the way for enduring peace, stability and shared prosperity for the region and beyond, InshaAllah.