Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone call with King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain. During their warm conversation, King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa conveyed his deep appreciation to the Prime Minister for Pakistan’s success in bringing about a ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. that has created the prospects for lasting peace in the region.

While thanking King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa for supporting Pakistan’s peace efforts, the Prime Minister appreciated the exemplary restraint demonstrated by the Bahraini leadership in the wake of attacks over the past six weeks. He also offered condolences over the loss of precious lives in Bahrain, during the recent hostilities and prayed for swift recovery of the injured. Both leaders agreed to continue working together for regional peace and stability.

Meanwhile PM Shehbaz Sharif in a statement issued on X wrote ‘Spoke with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain today. I am grateful for His Majesty’s kind words and support for Pakistan’s sincere efforts in facilitating the Iran-U.S. ceasefire, which we hope will pave the way for lasting peace in the region. I expressed my deep appreciation for the exemplary restraint demonstrated by the Bahraini leadership during the recent hostilities and offered my condolences on the loss of precious lives and prayers for the swift recovery of the injured. We reaffirmed our commitment to continue to work closely for regional peace and stability’.