Pakistan brought US, Iran ‘under one roof’ through Islamabad talks, says PM Shehbaz at UNGA

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted the country's role in gathering the United States and Iran together for negotiations, during an address at the 81st United Nations General Assembly session in New York. The conflict in the region, which he described as unfortunate, had led to loss of lives, economic downturns, and pressures on critical maritime routes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz.

After the US-Israel attack on Iran, Pakistan swiftly brought the two nations "under one roof" through the Islamabad talks and the subsequent memorandum of understanding, he said. The prime minister praised the efforts of top military officials, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, and Foreign Minister Khwaja Asif. Prior to the address, Pakistan's delegation, including key officials, arrived at the General Assembly hall.

During his visit, Shehbaz met with world leaders, including Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, and Lebanese counterpart. They discussed bilateral ties and potential for greater cooperation. He also met with various business leaders, focusing on investment opportunities in agriculture, mining, information technology, artificial intelligence, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, and organic products.

Earlier, Shehbaz invited US businesses to invest in Pakistan, emphasizing agriculture as the country's greatest potential. The Iranian president met with Shehbaz the day before, reaffirming Pakistan's commitment to regional peace and cooperation.