UN Praises Pakistan’s Mediation in US-Iran Ceasefire
The United Nations has strongly praised Pakistan’s pivotal role in brokering the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, with Secretary-General António Guterres expressing sincere appreciation for Islamabad’s diplomatic efforts amid the Middle East conflict.
In an official statement issued on April 7, the spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General highlighted Pakistan’s contributions alongside other nations in facilitating the agreement, which includes the temporary reopening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
“The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement of a two-week ceasefire by the United States and Iran,” the statement read. “He calls on all the parties to the current conflict in the Middle East to comply with their obligations under international law and to abide by the terms of the ceasefire in order to pave the way toward a lasting and comprehensive peace in the region.”
The UN chief underscored that an end to hostilities is urgently needed to protect civilian lives and alleviate human suffering. Guterres specifically expressed “sincere appreciation for the efforts of Pakistan and other countries involved in facilitating the ceasefire.”
This praise comes as talks between US and Iranian delegations are set to begin in Islamabad on Friday, April 10, building on Pakistan’s mediation that helped avert further escalation.
The Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy, Jean Arnault, remains in the region to support de-escalation efforts and promote a durable resolution to the broader conflict involving the US, Iran, Israel, and related tensions, including in Lebanon.
While many international actors have welcomed the truce as a positive step, Israeli officials have clarified that their operations in Lebanon are not covered by the agreement.
The UN continues to emphasize the importance of safeguarding civilians and civilian infrastructure, viewing the two-week window as a critical opportunity for meaningful diplomacy to address longstanding regional challenges.
