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All is said and all is done, in what global leaders have described as a landmark diplomatic achievement, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as mediator that has been electronically signed between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The world reached to this high level of diplomacy despite several spoilers around the corner and this indicates that diplomacy still works.
The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding is a historic diplomatic breakthrough aimed at reducing 45-year-old tensions between United States, restoring maritime trade routes, and promoting regional stability through negotiated engagement rather than military confrontation.
Global leaders while lauding the role of Islamabad to mend the wall between US-Iran described the electronic signing of the Islamabad MoU as a significant diplomatic success for Pakistan, crediting the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for guiding the mediation process.
International diplomacy experts believe that Pakistan successfully navigated deep geopolitical divisions and brought the parties together despite what were described as strongly contrasting positions among stakeholders. Pakistan remained committed to the peace process despite efforts by “spoilers” seeking to derail negotiations, demonstrating resilience in the face of both external and internal pressures aimed at disrupting dialogue and the agreement has elevated Pakistan’s standing on the international stage, portraying the country as a capable and trusted mediator able to facilitate dialogue between adversaries.
Failure to reach the agreement could have resulted in severe consequences for the Middle East and the global economy and agreement represents a critical milestone for regional stability and international peace and a collapse of negotiations might have pushed the United States and Iran toward a large-scale military confrontation, potentially drawing the wider Middle East into escalating conflict.
The continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which more than 20 percent of the world’s petroleum liquids are transported, could have triggered a major global energy crisis. A prolonged U.S. naval blockade and disruption of oil trade, they contended, would likely have fueled global inflation and contributed to a deep and unpredictable international economic recession.
Security experts believe that failure of the talks would have represented a setback for international mediation efforts, reinforcing perceptions that direct conflict had replaced diplomacy as the primary means of resolving disputes.
Calling the development a “historic moment” and a major diplomatic success, Prime Minister Sharif said the signing of the agreement at the highest level of both governments demonstrates the commitment of Washington and Tehran to a diplomatic resolution of their conflict.
Under the terms of the MoU, which entered into force immediately upon signing, Iran will instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while the United States will immediately lift the naval blockade, marking the first practical steps under the agreement.
In a statement issued following the signing ceremony, Prime Minister Sharif congratulated President Donald Trump for what he described as his commitment to diplomacy and preference for peaceful resolution of disputes.
“I offer my heartfelt congratulations and sincere appreciation to the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, whose steadfast commitment to diplomacy and preference for peaceful resolution have once again helped end a conflict that could have led to devastating consequences for the region and beyond,” the Prime Minister said.
He also commended the efforts of the U.S. negotiating team, including J.D. Vance, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, for their contributions to the agreement.
Prime Minister Sharif further expressed appreciation to Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, described in the statement as the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and to President Masoud Pezeshkian for what he termed their wisdom, foresight, and statesmanship in embracing peace.
The Prime Minister also acknowledged the role of the Iranian negotiating team, including Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Abbas Araghchi, and Eskandar Momeni, praising their patience, perseverance, and commitment to constructive engagement throughout the negotiations.
Pakistan’s premier additionally recognized the support of the State of Qatar, whose leadership he said made sincere and constructive efforts to facilitate the process. He also praised the leadership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Türkiye, and the Arab Republic of Egypt for their contributions toward achieving the agreement.
Special mention was made of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, whom Prime Minister Sharif credited with playing an instrumental role in facilitating the breakthrough.
“I would also like to make special mention of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, whose tireless efforts, selfless dedication and instrumental role were critical in facilitating this breakthrough and advancing the cause of peace and regional stability,” he said.
The Prime Minister expressed hope that the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding would serve as a lasting foundation for greater understanding, mutual respect, and shared prosperity across the region.