Thursday announced that the historic ‘Islamabad Memorandum of
Understanding’ has been electronically signed between the United States
of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The Memorandum has
been signed by the presidents of both the countries and also endorsed by
him as the mediator, the prime minister wrote on his X timeline, three
days after he announced that the deal has been reached between the two
countries.
“I am honoured to announce that the historic
‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ has been electronically signed
today between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of
Iran. The Memorandum has been signed by honourable Presidents of both
the countries and also endorsed by me as the mediator,” he announced.
He
said that signing of this agreement at the highest level of the
respective governments demonstrated the commitment of both sides to a
diplomatic resolution of the conflict.
Prime Minister Shehbaz
said that the Islamabad MoU would enter into force with immediate effect
and as a first step, Iran would instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz
and the US would immediately lift the naval blockade.
Pakistan’s
mediation played a pivotal role in the recent agreement between the US
and Iran. The country successfully facilitated diplomatic engagement
between the two sides leading to this breakthrough understanding.
Pakistan will host the formal signing ceremony of the Memorandum on June
19 in Switzerland.
Prime Minister Shehbaz expressed the hope
that the MoU would serve as an enduring foundation for greater
understanding, mutual respect and shared prosperity for the complete
region.
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