The two-week-long ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran has been hailed as a significant breakthrough on the global stage, with Austria’s top leadership also acknowledging Pakistan’s role in this development. Austria’s Chancellor described the agreement as a crucial step in reducing tensions in a highly volatile situation, saying it has opened a new window for diplomacy, paving the way for lasting peace. The Chancellor specifically praised Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s diplomatic efforts, expressing gratitude for his endeavors. The Foreign Minister of Austria stressed that this development has provided a vital opportunity for meaningful negotiations to take place, leading to a lasting peace in the region.
The Foreign Minister emphasized that the global community has been affected by the events in the Middle East, particularly in terms of energy prices, security, and the economy. He added that Vienna is a neutral and effective venue for global negotiations and that Austria is committed to playing a positive role in this process. The report noted that there has been an active desire for the European Union to take a more prominent role in Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic efforts, with the global community united in its desire to transform the current ceasefire into lasting peace.
Pakistan’s Ambassador to Austria, Kamran Akhtar, hailed the development as a testament to Pakistan’s successful diplomacy, stating that Pakistan played a responsible and effective role in the establishment of global peace. He added that Pakistan not only helped prevent a major conflict in the region but also paved the way for global stability.
Pakistan has announced that it will continue to promote peace, diplomacy, and negotiations in the future. The CNN reported that it is unclear whether Netanyahu accepted Trump’s directive to cancel the operation or not. According to Arab media, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman have not reported any attacks today.
Iran’s Vice Foreign Minister, Saeed Khatibzadeh, stated that Iran had prepared to retaliate against Israel’s attacks on Lebanon, but Pakistan intervened to prevent this. The US Central Command released a statement regarding Operation Apartheid. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that Israel will expand its borders after the war, announcing the establishment of new settlements in the West Bank. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated that direct negotiations with Israel have begun, and a Russian company will remove its remaining staff from Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant.
