ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Tuesday that he is confident a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding signed with Pakistan as mediator will lead to a long-term agreement after 60 days of technical talks, contributing to global peace.
Sharif told the National Assembly that the signing was a "historic moment" and that Pakistan's mediating role had earned international recognition, APP reported.
“The respect Pakistan has earned around the world through this achievement could not have been bought even by spending billions,” Sharif said.
The prime minister said the leaders of both countries took part in a high-level committee meeting days ago in Burgenstock, Switzerland, leading to a joint statement and a ceasefire now in effect.
He said technical-level negotiations would continue over the next 60 days.
Sharif also told the House that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was scheduled to arrive in Islamabad later Tuesday for talks on expanding bilateral cooperation.
The prime minister also referenced remarks by opposition leader Mehmood Khan Achakzai, saying all four provinces had contributed to Balochistan's development, which he called a positive sign. He reiterated that Pakistan cannot achieve sustainable economic growth without equal progress across all provinces.
