ISLAMABAD — The international community has reacted with a mix of profound relief and high praise following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, brokered by Pakistan. As the “Islamabad Venue” prepares to host formal negotiations on April 10, world leaders have singled out Pakistan’s “courageous diplomacy” for preventing what many feared was an imminent global conflagration.
The Diplomatic ‘Miracle’ in Islamabad
The truce was secured just hours before a U.S. deadline that threatened to dismantle Iranian infrastructure. U.S. President Donald Trump and Tehran’s leadership both credited the mediation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, who utilized a combination of back-channel military contacts and high-level regional consultations to secure the pause in hostilities.
Global Reactions: A Chorus of Praise
The United Nations & Global Powers
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres: Welcomed the two-week window as a vital opportunity to comply with international law and pave the way for “lasting and comprehensive peace.”
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China: Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning affirmed that Beijing will continue to work alongside Pakistan to restore regional stability, following their joint peace initiative launched last week.
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European Union: High Representative Kaja Kallas described the deal as a “step back from the brink,” noting that she has been in close contact with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to keep the door to mediation open.
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The U.S.–Iran agreement on a ceasefire is a step back from the brink after weeks of escalation.
It creates a much-needed chance to tone down threats, stop missiles, restart shipping, and create space for diplomacy towards a lasting agreement. The Strait of Hormuz must be open…
— Kaja Kallas (@kajakallas) April 8, 2026
Western Leadership & The ‘Pakistan Factor’
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United Kingdom: Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the agreement a “moment of relief.” British High Commissioner Jane Marriott was more direct, tweeting: “Thank you, Pakistan, for the quiet, effective, diplomatic role you have played in bringing about this vital ceasefire.”
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Germany: Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged a definitive end to the war, while Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul offered specific thanks to Pakistan for its role in preventing “incalculable consequences.”
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Endlich eine frohe Botschaft auch in der Politik! Ich begrüße die Entscheidung der Kriegsparteien für eine Waffenruhe im Iran-Krieg. Unser Dank und der Dank der Menschen einer ganzen Region gilt allen, die diese Vereinbarung unterstützt haben – insbesondere Pakistan. 1/2
— Johann Wadephul (@AussenMinDE) April 8, 2026
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France: President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the truce but urged that the “critical” situation in Lebanon be addressed in the upcoming Islamabad Talks.
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The Muslim World & Regional Partners
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Saudi Arabia & Qatar: Both nations lauded the efforts of PM Shehbaz and Field Marshal Munir. Riyadh emphasized the necessity of a permanently open Strait of Hormuz, while Doha called on Tehran to seize this de-escalation as an “initial step.”
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#Statement | The Foreign Ministry expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s condemnation and denunciation of the acts of storming and vandalism that targeted the Consulate General of the brotherly State of Kuwait in the Iraqi city of Basra, and the accompanying blatant violations… pic.twitter.com/BUeXBiYSgl
— Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) April 8, 2026
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Malaysia: PM Anwar Ibrahim praised Pakistan’s “tireless and courageous diplomacy,” stating that Islamabad’s willingness to speak to all sides “without fear or favor” reflects the highest traditions of international responsibility.
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Turkiye, Egypt & Oman: These key facilitators expressed hope that the temporary truce would be fully implemented on the ground, with Oman specifically appreciating the “efforts exerted by the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.”
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— Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt (@MFAEgOfficial) April 8, 2026
دولة #قطر ترحب بإعلان وقف إطلاق النار بين #الولايات_المتحدة الأمريكية والجمهورية الإسلامية الإيرانية#قنا #إيران pic.twitter.com/qNTDhmse7h
— وكالة الأنباء القطرية (@QatarNewsAgency) April 8, 2026
The Road to April 10: The ‘Islamabad Venue’
The consensus among global leaders—from Australia’s Anthony Albanese to Kazakhstan’s Kassym-Jomart Tokayev—is that the next 14 days are critical. While the ceasefire has already caused oil prices to dive below $100 and sparked a record rally at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the underlying “root causes” remain the focus of the upcoming summit.
The April 10 negotiations in Islamabad are expected to tackle the complex 10-point and 15-point proposals currently on the table, including sanctions relief, maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, and regional non-aggression pacts.
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