United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump to extend the ceasefire, describing it as a significant step toward easing tensions in the region. The UN also reaffirmed its full support for Pakistan’s active diplomatic role and mediation efforts at this critical juncture.
Pakistan’s Key Role
In a special statement, António Guterres said he views Pakistan’s role in facilitating dialogue with appreciation. He expressed hope that Pakistan’s sincere efforts would help pave the way for a comprehensive and lasting resolution between Iran and United States, leading the current negotiations toward a stable and constructive outcome.
A New Opportunity for Diplomacy
According to UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, the extension of the ceasefire provides a rare opportunity for confidence-building and diplomacy between Iran and the United States. The Secretary-General’s office urged all concerned parties to build on this positive development, avoid any provocation, and ensure full respect for the ceasefire.
Constructive Engagement in Talks
The UN chief called on all sides to take advantage of the current opportunity and engage in negotiations in a positive and constructive manner. He emphasized that, under the present circumstances, all parties bear responsibility to refrain from any actions that could undermine these peace efforts.
It is worth noting that Pakistan has been actively engaged—both publicly and behind the scenes—in diplomatic efforts over recent months to prevent a large-scale conflict in the region. These efforts are now yielding visible results in the form of ceasefire arrangements and ongoing negotiations at the international level.
