The Canadian Prime Minister (PM), Mark Carney, has congratulated PM Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Pakistan’s peace efforts.
The conversation took place on the telephone, during which Mark Carney congratulated his counterpart on his peace efforts for the temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran.
The Canadian PM also appreciated the peace talks, hosted by Pakistan, between the two states.
Both of the leaders also focused on the bilateral relations, and showed interest in working together for enhancing agriculture, clean energy, mines and minerals, and last but not least, the Canadian investments in Pakistan.
Shehbaz Sharif also invited Mark Carney to an official visit to Pakistan at his kind convenience.
PM Shehbaz at US-Iran negotiations
The Prime Minister (PM) of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, while responding to the Canadian PM, highlighted that the US-Iran negotiations are an important step towards peace.
He also assured him that Pakistan will continue with its efforts to urge both parties to maintain the ceasefire and make meaningful progress towards de-escalation and regional peace and stability.
While concluding their call, both of the leaders agreed upon close coordination in the future.
Iran blockade
The peace talks were being conducted by Pakistan between the US and Iran on April 11-12.
The talks were left undecided, and both state delegations left after putting their conditions in front of each other.
The US Vice President, JD Vance, on April 12, announced that the negotiations with Iran have failed.
As a result of this, the US President, Donald Trump, ordered the US Navy to block the Strait of Hormuz.
He further said that the US Navy will keep the Strait closed, and will not let pass any ship that has paid tolls to Iran.
Trump further warned Iran that if any of their ship tried to approach the blockade, it will be ‘eliminated’ immediately.
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