French President felicitates PM for mediation efforts

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 9th Apr, 2026) President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron on Thursday telephoned Prime Minister, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and congratulated him for Pakistan’s mediation efforts that had resulted in the ceasefire between Iran and the United States and brought both sides to the negotiating table, a Prime Minister's Office news release said.

He conveyed his good wishes to the Prime Minister for the success of the upcoming peace talks in Islamabad.

While thanking President Macron for supporting Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts, the Prime Minister reaffirmed that Pakistan would continue to strive for peace and stability in the region.

Both leaders expressed their serious concern over the ongoing aggression in Lebanon and stressed upon the urgent need to end the violence and killings, so that peace could be re-established in the entire region. The two leaders agreed to remain in contact.