Pakistan to Host US-Iran Agreement Signing in Geneva

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday that Pakistan will host the signing ceremony of the US-Iran agreement in Geneva on June 19, presenting the development as a major diplomatic achievement for Islamabad. Speaking in the National Assembly, he framed the agreement as a breakthrough after months of war, regional uncertainty and sustained backchannel engagement.

The prime minister told lawmakers that the ceremony would formalise an understanding aimed at ending the conflict between Washington and Tehran, halting military operations and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement came after Pakistan’s mediation role gained international attention, with Islamabad positioning itself as a facilitator between two rivals whose confrontation had affected regional security and global markets.

According to the details shared in parliament, the agreement includes an immediate and permanent end to military action across all fronts, including the Lebanon-linked theatre. The framework is also expected to address the US blockade of Iranian ports and revive maritime movement through one of the world’s most important energy corridors.

Shehbaz described the moment as a victory for dialogue and diplomacy, saying Pakistan’s efforts had helped create conditions for a peaceful settlement. He thanked President Asif Ali Zardari, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif and allied political leaders for their support, while also appreciating the leadership of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, China and other friendly countries.

The announcement gives Pakistan a prominent role in the next phase of the diplomatic process. By hosting the Geneva ceremony, Islamabad will move from mediator to formal convener, a role that could strengthen its profile in regional diplomacy at a time when the country is seeking political relevance, economic stability and broader international confidence.

The background to the agreement is rooted in a prolonged crisis that began with strikes on Iran and later expanded into a wider confrontation with consequences for oil flows, shipping routes and regional alignments. Pakistan had hosted an earlier round of talks in Islamabad, which did not produce a final deal but kept communication channels alive and prevented a complete breakdown.

For Pakistan, the development carries both symbolic and practical significance. A durable reduction in US-Iran tensions could ease pressure on oil prices, help stabilise import costs and reduce external shocks for an economy already navigating budget pressures, inflation concerns and IMF-linked reforms.

The coming days will be critical as officials prepare for the Geneva signing and work through the technical details of implementation. The agreement may open the door to further negotiations on sanctions, maritime security and Iran’s nuclear programme, while Pakistan will be watched closely to see whether it can help sustain the diplomatic momentum it has claimed credit for building.