PM, German Chancellor discuss regional situation

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 9th Apr, 2026) Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday received a telephone call from Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of Germany, and discussed the ongoing regional situation.

During their warm and cordial conversation, the German Chancellor appreciated the prime minister for Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts that resulted in the ceasefire between Iran and the U.S.

and the start of negotiations, to be held in Islamabad this week, a statement issued by the PM Office said.

While thanking the Chancellor for Germany’s endorsement of Pakistan’s sincere and genuine mediation efforts, the prime minister said that it was critical to ensure that the ceasefire continued so that the negotiations could result in successful outcomes.

Both leaders also expressed serious concern over the ongoing hostilities in Lebanon, and hoped that peace returns to the entire region, through the upcoming negotiations.