Pakistan commends "brotherly states” for supporting Middle East ceasefire efforts

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed gratitude to a number of “brotherly states” for their role in supporting efforts to secure a ceasefire in the Middle East.

In a statement posted on his X account, Sharif thanked China, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Egypt, and Qatar for their contributions, noting they are preparing for talks in Islamabad, Caliber.Az reports.

As we proceed to *Islamabad Talks*, I wish to extend our deepest and sincere gratitude to our brotherly countries People’s Republic of China, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Republic of Türkiye, Arab Republic of Egypt and State of Qatar for extending invaluable and all out support…

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 8, 2026

“As we proceed to ‘Islamabad Talks’, I wish to extend our deepest and sincere gratitude to our brotherly countries People’s Republic of China, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Republic of Türkiye, Arab Republic of Egypt and State of Qatar for extending invaluable and all out support towards reaching the ceasefire and giving peaceful diplomatic efforts a chance to seek a comprehensive and conclusive end to the conflict.

I would also like to deeply appreciate and thank our brotherly countries of Gulf Cooperation Council, whose consistent support and commitment to peace and stability in the region remains quintessential for our efforts.

The leadership of all our brotherly countries and United States of America demonstrated exceptional strategic foresight, sagacity and patience in giving peace a chance.

I also thank all our partners and friends across the globe who have reached out and acknowledged Pakistan’s sincere efforts for the global peace.

Let us all work together to forge a lasting peace in the region and beyond!” the post by the prime minister reads.

By Vafa Guliyeva