ISLAMABAD (Urdu Times) Iran has appreciated Pakistan\u2019s role in ending the war in the Middle East and in the negotiation process and expressed gratitude for Islamabad\u2019s diplomatic efforts. This visit of the Iranian President is a link in this series. Iranian President Masoud Peshkeshian arrived in Pakistan on a one-day visit, where he was warmly welcomed by President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Moreover, Prime Minister of Pakistan, US, Iran hopes for peace from talks, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while addressing the National Assembly session, said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that new hope for peace and stability has emerged from the talks between the US and Iran. Today is a historic and important day, because significant progress has been made in the talks between the US and Iran. The Prime Minister said that important technical talks were held between the US and Iran, in which the two countries discussed various issues in detail. He said that these talks have made historic progress, which is welcome not only for both countries but also for the entire region. The Prime Minister said that Pakistan has always tried to promote peace, dialogue and diplomacy in the region and Pakistan also played a positive and constructive role in the resumption of talks between the US and Iran. He said that as a result of Pakistan\u2019s mediation and diplomatic efforts, negotiations between the two countries could be possible. The Memorandum of Understanding signed between the US and Iran in Islamabad is of utmost importance, which will be helpful in improving relations between the two countries and promoting mutual trust in the future. Shahbaz Sharif said in his address that the path to a comprehensive peace agreement will be paved during the next 60 days, which will result in reducing tensions and promoting peace and stability at the global level. The Prime Minister further said that a ceasefire has been reached between Iran and the US, which is a positive development and will further strengthen the negotiation process. He expressed the hope that the two countries will be able to resolve their differences through dialogue and diplomacy. During his address, the Prime Minister also mentioned the political situation in the country and criticized the opposition party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. He said that today was not the day to raise controversial issues, but rather to express solidarity on issues of national and international importance. Shahbaz Sharif said that if Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf is so keen on investigations, then the investigations should be started from 2018 so that all the issues can be brought before the nation. The Prime Minister has announced that the first round of high-level talks between the US and Iran under the framework of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has been successfully completed. Pakistan and Qatar have played an important role as mediators in this historic process of reconciliation, on the success of which Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif expressed deep satisfaction. The Prime Minister paid great tribute to the tireless efforts of Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir in particular, saying that \u201chis dedication, determination and perseverance are truly commendable, without which no progress in this process would have been possible.\u201d He also warmly praised the diplomatic and political efforts of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, the Foreign Office team and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. In this first phase of negotiations, a formal roadmap has been approved for reaching a final peace agreement between the US and Iran within the next sixty days. A high-level committee has been formed to politically oversee the entire process, under which special groups working under it will find solutions to major and complex issues such as Iran\u2019s nuclear program and the US economic sanctions imposed on it. The senior negotiators of these groups will regularly submit their reports to this high-level committee so that old disputes can be eradicated. Major decisions have also been taken between the two countries to reduce the ongoing tensions in the region and secure maritime trade. A direct line of communication has been established between the two countries to ensure the peaceful passage of commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz and to avoid any kind of misunderstanding or accident. Along with this, it has also been agreed to form a special de-confliction cell, i.e. a peace committee, to completely stop military operations and war in Lebanon so that the peace and order situation can be closely monitored there. On the other hand, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, while talking about the results of these talks, has made a big claim separately that a great progress has been made to end the ongoing war in Lebanon. He mentioned the great economic benefits received by Iran and said that \u201cthe United States has lifted the strict sanctions on Iran\u2019s oil exports and some of Iran\u2019s frozen assets and billions of rupees of funds that were blocked around the world have also been restored.\u201d He further said that after this great success, a huge project will now be launched for the reconstruction and development of Iran. Although the process of discussing some subtle and technical matters is still ongoing, Pakistan and Qatar have reiterated their determination that they will continue their sincere efforts to maintain this constructive environment.Iranian President Masoud Peshmerga has arrived in Pakistan on a one-day visit. This is the first visit of Iranian President Masoud Peshmerga to any country after the war, and the second to Pakistan. Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has played a very important role in establishing peace and mediation efforts in the region, which is being praised by the whole world, including Iran and the United States. After arriving in Pakistan, the Iranian President met Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and then President Asif Ali Zardari. The Iranian delegation is currently meeting Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif. The Iranian delegation includes President Masoud Peshmerga, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and other officials. While Pakistani leaders include Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s House, after this meeting, there will be a meeting at the level of delegations between Pakistan and Iran. Earlier, Iranian President Masoud Peshmerga had also met Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the meeting discussed the regional situation and peace and stability in the region. According to the ISPR, both sides agreed to continue peace and cooperation in the region. The Iranian President appreciated Pakistan\u2019s efforts to reduce regional tensions. Iranian President Masoud Peshmerga arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday on a one-day official visit. He was accompanied by a high-level delegation. Earlier, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi had also arrived in Islamabad, who was present along with Pakistani officials to welcome the Iranian President. A special reception ceremony was held in honor of the Iranian President at Nur Khan Airbase, where JF-17 aircraft of the Pakistan Air Force saluted the distinguished guest. On this occasion, a 21-gun salute was also given to the Iranian President. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Information Minister Atta Tarar, and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Asifa Bhutto Zardari were also present on the occasion. As President of Iran, Masoud Peshmerga is on his first state visit to any country since the end of the recent war, which is being described as a symbol of the close relations and mutual trust between the two countries. The Iranian President also met with President Asif Ali Zardari, in which bilateral relations and the situation in the region were discussed. On this occasion, President Zardari also congratulated his Iranian counterpart on the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. In view of the Iranian President\u2019s visit to Islamabad, security is on high alert in the Red Zone, while strict security arrangements have been made across the city. Highways have been decorated with Pak-Iranian flags to welcome the Iranian President, and special preparations have been completed at the official level. President Peshmerga\u2019s visit is also important for the continuation of high-level contacts between the two countries, further expanding the ongoing cooperation, and reviewing the progress on previously agreed economic and trade agreements. The leadership of the two countries will also consider the possibilities of further strengthening mutual relations and increasing cooperation in areas of common interest. According to observers, the Iranian president\u2019s choice of Pakistan for his first foreign visit after the recent understanding between Iran and the United States highlights the importance of the close ties between the two countries and Islamabad\u2019s growing diplomatic role in the region. It should be noted that before the Iranian president\u2019s visit to Pakistan, important peace talks were held between Iran and the United States in the Swiss city of Bergenstock. The meeting, called the \u2018Lake Lucerne Summit\u2019, was attended by senior officials from Iran, the United States, Pakistan and Qatar. During the talks, important progress was made in reducing tensions in the region, ending the war situation and advancing the peace process, after which Pakistan\u2019s diplomatic role was appreciated at the international level.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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