ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 24th May, 2026) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expressed the hope that Pakistan would host the next round of Islamabad Talks between Iran and the United States “very soon, following US President Donald Trump announced that that the agreement had been “largely negotiated.”
Trump held a telephone call with world leaders, including those of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkiye, Egypt, the UAE, Bahrain, Jordan, and Pakistan, to discuss matters related to Iran and all the things related to a Memorandum of Understanding pertaining to peace.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, who concluded his “short but highly productive” visit on Saturday, represented Pakistan in the telephone call, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on his X timeline, and that he greatly appreciated his tireless efforts during the entire process.
He congratulated President Donald Trump on his “extraordinary” efforts to pursue peace and for holding a “very useful and productive” telephone call earlier on Sunday with the world leaders.
The prime minister said that the discussions provided a useful opportunity to exchange views on the current regional situation and how to move the ongoing peace efforts forward to bring lasting peace in the region.
“Pakistan will continue its peace efforts with utmost sincerity, and we hope to host the next round of talks very soon,” Prime Minister Shehbaz said.
Earlier, in a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump, referring to his telephone call with world leaders, announced that an agreement has been “largely negotiated”, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other countries, as listed.
“Final aspects and details of the deal are currently being discussed and will be announced shortly. In addition to many other elements of the agreement, the Strait of Hormuz will be opened,” he added.
