Japan: Japan has appreciated Pakistan's diplomatic role in facilitating US-Iran ceasefire and talks. The appreciation came as Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from Prime Minister of Japan Ms. Sanae Takaichi.

According to Radio Pakistan, during their warm and cordial conversation, the two leaders discussed the recently held Islamabad Talks between the United States and Iran, hosted by Pakistan. Sanae Takaichi expressed Japan's full support for the peace process and its importance for regional stability and global energy security.

While thanking the Japanese Prime Minister for her good wishes, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he is grateful to both the US and Iranian delegations for their extensive discussions in Islamabad. He said Pakistan would continue its efforts to ensure that the ceasefire is maintained.

The Prime Minister expressed his desire to further strengthen Pakistan-Japan bilateral cooperation, which was reciprocated by the Japanese Prime Minister. Both the leaders agreed to maintain close coordination.