Sharif, whose country mediated between Iran and the US, announced early Monday that Tehran and Washington reached an agreement following intensive negotiations, with both sides declaring an immediate and permanent end to military operations across all fronts, including in Lebanon.
During his opening address to Pakistan’s National Assembly, Shehbaz said, "Today, by the grace of Allah, the world has crossed a historic milestone.”
Describing the development as a turning point after a period of global tension, he added, “I congratulate the Pakistani nation and the entire international community from the depths of my heart.”
He called the Iran-US agreement a matter of collective pride, saying Pakistan played a constructive role in supporting diplomatic engagement.
The Islamic Republic of Iran and the US, following the announcement of a ceasefire on April 8 of this year, began negotiations to permanently end the war with Pakistan's mediation.
The text of the MOU, based on Iran's 14-point proposal from the very beginning of the ceasefire, was reviewed multiple times over the past 60 days in the capitals of both countries.
Tehran and Washington each, at various stages, applied and announced their perspectives on the text.
Despite all pressures, ceasefire violations, and repeated changes in Washington's position, the Islamic Republic of Iran insisted on its stance.
Following the signing of the MOU, the two countries will place a series of intensive negotiations on their agenda over the next 60 days to reach a comprehensive agreement on disputed issues.