PM Sharif Praises Trump’s Middle East Peace Calls
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- PM Sharif praised President Donald Trump’s diplomatic outreach, calling his calls with regional leaders “extraordinary” and “productive”.
- Trump held a phone call on May 23, 2026, with leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, Egypt, UAE, Jordan, and Pakistan, and also spoke with Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir in Tehran.
- Trump announced on Truth Social that a memorandum of understanding on a peace deal with Iran has been “largely negotiated,” with final details being discussed.
- PM Sharif said Pakistan will continue its peace efforts and hopes to host the next round of talks soon, building on the first face‑to‑face intensive talks Pakistan hosted after the April 8 ceasefire.
- Field Marshal Asim Munir represented Pakistan in the call and met Iranian leaders in Tehran to accelerate a “conclusive agreement” between the United States and Iran.
Why it matters: Pakistan gains diplomatic relevance as a mediator, while the US and regional partners see a step toward de‑escalation that aims to stabilize West Asian security.
