Pakistan’s Sharif Says Islamabad MoU ‘shall enter into force with immediate effect’

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says he is honored to announce that the historic “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding” has been electronically signed between the US and Iran

In a post on X, he said, “The Memorandum has been signed by honourable Presidents of both the countries and also endorsed by me as the mediator. 

The signing of this agreement at the highest level of the respective governments demonstrates the commitment of both sides to a diplomatic resolution of the conflict.”

“Islamabad MoU shall enter into force with immediate effect and as a first step, Islamic Republic of Iran will instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the United States of America will immediately lift the naval blockade,” he added.

Shehbaz said, “Pakistan with the support of co-mediator State of Qatar will host the official ceremony as scheduled on 19 June 2026 in Switzerland, to commemorate this landmark event and commence with the technical level talks.”

He added, “May this Memorandum of Understanding serve as an enduring foundation for greater understanding, mutual respect and shared prosperity for the complete region.”

Source - Al Jazeera