Erdoğan thanks Pakistani PM Sharif for role in Iran ceasefire
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone call with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss the ceasefire process in Iran, thanking Sharif for Pakistan's role in brokering the truce. Erdoğan emphasized that the "two-week peace process should be used effectively" and that Türkiye will continue to contribute to lasting peace.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held on Wednesday a phone call with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss the ceasefire process in Iran and recent developments, Türkiye's Communications Directorate said in a statement. During the call, Erdoğan thanked Sharif for Pakistan's role in the efforts for the truce in the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Peace process
He said the "two-week peace process should be used effectively" and emphasized that Türkiye will continue to contribute to "lasting peace and stability." Sharif also expressed appreciation for Ankara's contributions to the ceasefire process. The leaders exchanged views on the latest developments related to the truce and ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Ceasefire agreement
With Pakistani mediation, the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with President Trump announcing the suspension of strikes contingent on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Talks for a permanent end to the conflict are scheduled in Islamabad on Friday.
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Regional context
Regional tensions had soared after the US and Israel launched an offensive against Iran on Feb. 28, killing more than 1,400 people according to Iranian authorities. Iran retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel as well as Jordan, Iraq and Gulf countries hosting US military assets, while restricting transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
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