ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday thanked his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, for his endorsement of Pakistan's sincere efforts for peace.
In a post on his X handle today, the premier said: “We will continue to work tirelessly with our friends and partners in our shared pursuit of lasting peace in the region”.
A day earlier, Australian PM Anthony Albanese and Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong issued a joint statement welcoming the US-Iran ceasefire and hoped that the deal will lead to a long-lasting resolution.
Thank you Prime Minister @AlboMP for your endorsement of Pakistan’s sincere efforts for peace. We will continue to work tirelessly with our friends and partners in our shared pursuit of lasting peace in the region. https://t.co/LZkCBslKuq
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 9, 2026“Iran’s de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz, coupled with its attacks on commercial vessels, civilian infrastructure, and oil and gas facilities, is causing unprecedented energy supply shocks and impacting oil and fuel prices,” they said. “We have been clear that the longer the war goes on, the more significant the impact on the global economy will be, and the greater the human cost.”
“We thank and support the work of negotiators, including Pakistan, Egypt, Turkiye and Saudi Arabia, in advancing de-escalation efforts,” they said.