Pakistan on Thursday formally signed the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as the official mediator between the United States and Iran.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed the agreement after the document had already been endorsed by US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Pakistan formally signs as mediator
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has signed the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding in his role as mediator, formally endorsing the agreement reached between Washington and Tehran.
A video released by the Prime Minister’s Office shows Sharif signing the document, which already bears the signatures of US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Pakistan has played a central role in facilitating talks between the United States and Iran over recent months, helping both sides reach an agreement aimed at ending hostilities and launching a broader diplomatic process.
Sharif described the accord as a breakthrough achieved through dialogue and mediation, with Pakistan serving as a bridge between the two countries.
What the Islamabad MoU includes
The memorandum establishes a framework for ending military operations and beginning negotiations on long-term issues, including regional security and Iran’s nuclear programme. It also outlines steps toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing restrictions affecting maritime trade.
The agreement reportedly entered into force immediately after being endorsed by the leaders of both countries and the Pakistani mediator.
Formal ceremony planned
Pakistan, alongside Qatar, is expected to participate in a formal ceremony in Switzerland to mark the agreement and launch technical-level discussions on implementation.
The ceremony is being viewed as a significant moment in Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement on the international stage.
