Australia, Canada, and Uzbekistan commend Pakistan’s vital mediatory role globally

Islamabad – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received warm praise from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese this Thursday. Albanese appreciated Pakistan’s genuine efforts to bring peace to the region. Sharif took to X to share his gratitude. He promised that Pakistan will keep working hard alongside its friends and partners. The goal is simple. Lasting peace for everyone in the region.

Canada also stepped forward with a strong message of support. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand made it clear that Canada is ready to back the ongoing talks in Islamabad. This adds even more weight to Pakistan’s growing diplomatic momentum.

The support from both Australia and Canada shows that Pakistan’s peace efforts are being noticed and respected around the world.

In a post on her X handle on Thursday, she said over the last few days, she had spoken several times with her Pakistani counterpart Mohammad Ishaq Dar to discuss the evolving situation in the Middle East, in which he shared that new negotiations will take place later this week.

DPM/FM Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke with Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov @FM_Saidov to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East and the wider region.

FM Saidov appreciated Pakistan’s leadership and conveyed Uzbekistan’s full support for all… pic.twitter.com/30cMCSmNKf

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 9, 2026

DPM/FM Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke with Anita Anand @AnitaAnandMP on the latest regional developments and Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic efforts.

DPM/FM underscored Pakistan’s commitment to further advancing these efforts toward lasting peace.

FM Anand… pic.twitter.com/oRmummAawD

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 8, 2026

Anita Anand thanked Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar for Pakistan’s continued efforts including its role in helping secure the current two-week ceasefire.

The Canadian Foreign Minister said we also agreed on the need for the ceasefire to hold and extend to Lebanon, and to remain in close contact as discussions move forward.

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar held telephonic conversation with Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov to discuss the latest developments in Middle East and the wider region.

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The Uzbek Foreign Minister appreciated Pakistan’s leadership and conveyed his country’s full support for all initiatives undertaken by Pakistan in pursuit of peace and stability, especially in securing the initial two-week ceasefire.

Both expressed hope that these continued efforts and engagements will foster lasting peace and stability in the region and beyond.