Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday received a telephone call from Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi, who appreciated Pakistan’s diplomatic role in facilitating the ceasefire and talks between the United States of America and Iran.

During their warm and cordial conversation, the two leaders discussed the recently held Islamabad Talks, hosted by Pakistan.

Prime Minister Takaichi expressed Japan’s full support for the peace process and its importance for regional stability and global energy security.

While thanking the Japanese prime minister for her good wishes, Prime Minister Shehbaz said that he was grateful to both the US and Iranian delegations for their extensive discussions in Islamabad and said that Pakistan would continue its efforts to ensure that the ceasefire was maintained.

Prime Minister Shehbaz expressed his desire to further strengthen Pakistan-Japan bilateral cooperation, which was reciprocated by the Japanese premier as well. Both leaders agreed to maintain close coordination.