Chairing a federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad, the premier said Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement enabled direct contact between the US and Iranian leadership for the first time in 47 years.

He thanked Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and US President Donald Trump for agreeing to a ceasefire and sending high-level delegations to Pakistan.

The US delegation, led by Vice President JD Vance, and the Iranian side, headed by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, held continuous talks in Islamabad for 21 hours — an engagement the prime minister described as unprecedented.

PM Shehbaz said both sides appreciated Pakistan’s sincerity, hospitality, and mediation, adding that the talks created a rare opportunity to advance global peace.

He also praised Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, along with their teams, for their “tireless efforts” in securing the ceasefire and bringing both sides to the negotiating table.

The cabinet unanimously passed a resolution commending Pakistan’s leadership for facilitating what it termed “historic” peace talks, ending a nearly half-century-long diplomatic deadlock between the two adversaries.

The resolution paid tribute to PM Shehbaz , Ishaq Dar, and Field Marshal Asim Munir, stating that Pakistan’s role in promoting peace would be remembered in world history.

It also expressed gratitude for the opportunity to play a central role in regional and global peace efforts and prayed for the success of Pakistan’s continued mediation.