Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says that Pakistan is acknowledged worldwide as an “honest mediator” and a country in which international leadership has “full trust”.

In an interview with The Sunday Times, PM Shehbaz said, “Pakistan [is] acknowledged worldwide as an honest mediator and as a country in which international leadership has full trust and faith. It’s our shining hour and I feel a very proud Pakistani — as do 240 million Pakistanis.”

“By a stroke of good luck, we have been placed in this prestigious position,” he said. “Our international image has completely changed through this partnership of our political and military hierarchy.”

“Fortunately, Iran trusts Pakistan as does the US administration — and also the Gulf states — and I’m grateful to Presidents Trump and Pezeshkian for accepting our invitation.”