Global leaders welcome Pakistan-Brokered US-Iran Ceasefire, urge path to lasting peace

Brussels: Leaders of Global North have jointly welcomed the two-week ceasefire agreed upon between the United States and Iran, describing it as a critical step toward de-escalation and regional stability.

In a joint statement issued on Wednesday, the leaders expressed gratitude to Pakistan and other international partners for their role in facilitating the agreement. They emphasized that the ceasefire presents a vital opportunity to pursue a comprehensive and lasting resolution to the ongoing conflict through diplomatic means.

“The goal must now be to negotiate a swift and lasting end to the war within the coming days. This can only be achieved through diplomatic means,” the statement read.

The leaders underscored the urgency of advancing negotiations toward a substantive settlement, noting that such progress is essential to safeguard civilian lives in Iran and ensure broader regional security. They also warned that continued instability could trigger a severe global energy crisis.

Reaffirming their support for diplomatic initiatives, the signatories stated that they remain in close contact with the United States and other stakeholders to advance peace efforts. They further called on all parties to fully implement the ceasefire, including in Lebanon, to prevent further escalation.

Additionally, the leaders pledged to contribute to maintaining freedom of navigation in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy transit route.

The joint statement was issued by the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, Spain, Japan, as well as the European Commission and the European Council.

Hereunder is original content of the letter:

WEDNESDAY 08 APRIL 2026

We welcome the two-week ceasefire concluded between
the United States and Iran today.

We thank Pakistan and all partners involved for facilitating
this important agreement.

The goal must now be to negotiate a swift and lasting end to the war within
the coming days. This can only be achieved through
diplomatic means.

We strongly encourage quick progress towards
a substantive negotiated settlement.

This will be crucial to protect the civilian population of Iran and ensure
security in the region. It can avert a severe global energy crisis.

We support these diplomatic efforts. To this end, we are in close contact
with the United States and other partners.

We call upon all sides to implement the ceasefire, including in Lebanon.

Our Governments will contribute to ensuring freedom of
navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

JOINT STATEMENT FROM THE LEADERS OF

THE UNITED KINGDOM, FRANCE, ITALY, GERMANY, CANADA,
DENMARK ,NETHERLANDS, SPAIN, THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
THE EUROPEAN COUNCIL AND JAPAN.