Salam thanked the Pakistani premier for his ongoing efforts to promote lasting peace in the region.

Prime Minister Shehbaz condemned the Israeli aggression and expressed grief over the loss of lives, reaffirming that Pakistan remains sincerely engaged in efforts to restore regional peace.

Bahrain supports Pakistan’s peace efforts

In a separate development, Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa appreciated Pakistan’s role in helping secure a ceasefire between Iran and the United States, saying the move had created prospects for lasting regional peace.

PM held a telephone call with King Hamad, during which he thanked the Bahraini monarch for supporting Pakistan’s peace efforts, according to an official statement.

PM also praised what he described as the Bahraini leadership’s restraint following attacks in recent weeks and offered condolences over the loss of lives in Bahrain, wishing a swift recovery for the injured.

Both leaders agreed to continue working together to promote peace and stability in the region.

France and Pakistan’s concerns over Lebanon

In a separate call, French President Emmanuel Macron commended Shehbaz Sharif’s efforts in facilitating the ceasefire and conveyed best wishes for ongoing peace talks in Islamabad.

PM thanked Macron for backing Pakistan’s diplomatic initiatives and reiterated Islamabad’s commitment to regional stability.

The two leaders also expressed concern over ongoing hostilities in Lebanon.

Austria calls Pakistan over Lebanon peace efforts

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from Austrian Federal Chancellor Christian Stöckl.

The Prime Minister thanked the Austrian Chancellor for his strong support for Pakistan’s efforts, which resulted in a ceasefire between the US and Iran and ensured the resumption of talks between the two sides.

Both leaders stressed that all parties should fully respect the ceasefire to enhance the prospects of successful negotiations, which could lead to lasting peace and stability in the region and beyond.