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Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif thanks International partners ahead of Islamabad talks

Islamabad, April 8 (UNI) As Pakistan prepares for the upcoming Islamabad Talks, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended heartfelt gratitude to a host of international partners for their role in facilitating the recent ceasefire.
In a statement, he acknowledged the "invaluable and all-out support" of China, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Egypt, and Qatar for enabling diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving a comprehensive and conclusive end to the conflict.
Sharif also recognized the consistent backing of the Gulf Cooperation Council, emphasizing that their commitment to regional peace and stability is "quintessential" to Pakistan's efforts.
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