China, Pakistan and Egypt welcome US-Iran deal to end conflict
TLE DESK: China, Pakistan and Egypt on Monday welcomed the agreement reached between the United States and Iran to end hostilities in the Middle East, expressing hope that the breakthrough would promote regional stability and pave the way for lasting peace.
China praised Pakistan’s role in facilitating negotiations and voiced support for the planned signing of the agreement.
“We welcome the agreement and appreciate the mediation efforts made by Pakistan,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told a regular news briefing in Beijing.
China also expressed hope that navigation through the Strait of Hormuz would return to normal as soon as possible.
“China hopes that safe and free passage through the strait will be restored as soon as possible,” Lin added.
The agreement, announced by Washington and Tehran, aims to end military operations across the region, including in Lebanon, and reopen the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy supplies.
Meanwhile, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hailed the development as a major diplomatic achievement after weeks of mediation efforts by Islamabad.
“Today, the world has seen a historic step towards peace. After the darkness of war, the sun of peace has risen,” Sharif told lawmakers in Pakistan’s parliament.
The Pakistani leader said the agreement is expected to be formally signed in Geneva on June 19.
Egypt also welcomed the announcement, describing it as a potentially transformative moment for the region.
In a statement, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said Cairo viewed the agreement as “a highly significant development that will restore security and stability at both the regional and international levels.”
The ministry expressed hope that the deal would become “a major turning point toward strengthening mutual trust, laying new foundations for cooperation, creating a supportive environment for peace and advancing diplomatic efforts aimed at addressing remaining regional issues.”
The US-Iran agreement has generated broad international support as governments seek to prevent further instability in the Middle East and restore confidence in global energy markets following months of conflict.
While the framework agreement is expected to halt military operations and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, negotiations are set to continue on unresolved issues, including Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions relief and long-term regional security arrangements.
