Islamabad, June 18: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) following digital signatures from US President Donald Trump and Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on a landmark agreement. Experts are raising questions about the future of this deal, especially in light of recent tensions between the US and Iran. Additionally, concerns linger regarding Pakistan’s policies related to terrorism and their impact on the peace accord.
The Prime Minister’s office announced on social media platform X that “Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has signed the Islamabad MoU as a mediator. The MoU has been signed by US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.”
Earlier, Shahbaz Sharif referred to this as the historic ‘Islamabad Agreement’ and stated that the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened immediately. He expressed his satisfaction on X, saying, “I am pleased to announce that the historic ‘Islamabad Agreement’ between the US and Iran was signed on Thursday. Both presidents have signed this MoU, and as a mediator, I have also approved it. The signing of this agreement demonstrates both parties’ commitment to a diplomatic resolution of the conflict.”
PM Shahbaz confirmed that the agreement would be implemented immediately. Under its terms, Iran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while the US will lift its naval blockade.
He congratulated the US President, praising Trump’s commitment to diplomacy and prioritizing peaceful solutions, which has once again helped end a conflict that could have had dangerous consequences for the region and beyond.
Furthermore, he commended Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian. PM Shahbaz expressed respect for the Iranian negotiating team, including Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Abbas Araghchi, and Eskandar Momeni, acknowledging their patience, dedication, and commitment that facilitated the agreement.
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