PM says US–Iran mediation anchored in diplomacy and multilateralism

• Premier Shehbaz says efforts rooted in UN Charter principles, reaffirming support for UN-based peace, global stability efforts

• Says Pakistan is promoting dialogue for peace, calling dialogue, cooperation only path to global peace

• Ishaq Dar calls for renewed commitment to multilateralism

 ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said Pakistan’s ongoing mediation efforts between the United States and Iran are firmly anchored in the principles of diplomacy and multilateralism, reaffirming an “unwavering commitment” to dialogue, cooperation, and the peaceful resolution of disputes in line with the United Nations Charter.

Islamabad has been positioning itself as a key intermediary, leveraging its relations with both Washington and Tehran to facilitate dialogue and ease tensions following weeks of conflict that had raised concerns over a wider regional escalation.

“At a time when the global community faces complex security challenges, Pakistan is promoting dialogue and diplomacy as the path toward regional and international peace and security,” the prime minister said in a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office on the occasion of the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace, observed annually on April 24.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif's Message on International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace, 24 April 2026.

On the occasion of the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace, the Government of Pakistan reaffirms its unwavering commitment… pic.twitter.com/692grIFUot

— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) April 24, 2026

The day was institutionalized by the United Nations General Assembly in 2018 to promote multilateral decision-making and diplomatic engagement in resolving international disputes.

“Pakistan’s ongoing mediation efforts in the region are guided by these very principles,” PM Shehbaz added.

In a separate message, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said the challenges confronting the international community today require a renewed commitment to dialogue, cooperation, and respect for international law.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif's Message on International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace, 24 April 2026.

"On the occasion of the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace, the Government of Pakistan reaffirms its unwavering commitment… pic.twitter.com/PydROdLPB6

— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) April 24, 2026

“At a time when conflicts are intensifying and trust in international institutions is eroding, multilateralism and diplomacy remain the only credible and sustainable pathways to peace,” he said.

“As a country with a long-standing contribution to United Nations peacekeeping, and a firm belief in multilateral diplomacy, Pakistan will continue to play a constructive role in advancing dialogue, fostering cooperation, and reinforcing the multilateral system,” he added.

Last year in December, Pakistan’s envoy to the United Nations warned that multilateralism was “in peril” amid rising global tensions, urging major powers to revive diplomatic efforts to prevent further erosion of international security.

Dar also called on the international community to reinvigorate multilateralism and strengthen diplomatic engagement to build a more peaceful and just world.