President Asif Ali Zardari has warmly welcomed the signing of the ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding MoU’ between the United States of America and Iran, describing it as an historic moment for the region and the world, according to the President’s Secretariat.

“In his message, the president said that the conflict which began in February 2026 inflicted immense suffering upon the peoples of the region and caused severe disruption to global energy supplies, trade and economic stability.

“He expressed hope that such a tragedy would never be repeated and that the nations of the region would now devote their energies to development, prosperity and the well-being of their peoples,” the statement said.

Zardari paid tribute to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir and Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi for their “tireless diplomatic efforts that contributed significantly to bringing the parties to an agreement”.

“He noted that Pakistan had played a principled, balanced and constructive role throughout the crisis, consistently calling for dialogue, restraint and a peaceful resolution of disputes while maintaining engagement with all parties concerned,” the statement said.

Zardari also appreciated the leadership of US President Donald Trump, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi for “ensuring a diplomatic resolution of the conflict and advancing the cause of peace”.

He also acknowledged the support of brotherly nations, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt, as well as Russia and China, whose “efforts and encouragement of dialogue contributed to the pursuit of peace”.

He called upon all parties to implement the MoU fully and expedite efforts to reach the final agreement within the stipulated timeframe to ensure lasting peace and progress. He expressed the hope that this MoU would serve as the foundation for a durable and comprehensive peace in the region, enabling nations to focus on economic development, energy cooperation and the advancement of their peoples.

“War brings nothing but destruction and misery. Peace is the only path to progress,” the president was quoted as saying. “Pakistan will continue to stand in solidarity with all brotherly nations of the region in their collective journey towards peace and prosperity.”