French President Emmanuel Macron and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed “serious concern” over Lebanon amid Israeli strikes during a phone call, highlighting the urgent need to end the violence as Islamabad continues to receive appreciation for mediating a truce between the US and Iran. The PM Sharif also reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with friends and partners, including the UK, in the collective pursuit of enduring peace in the region and beyond, responding on X to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who reshared a joint statement on the ceasefire thanking Pakistan for its mediation efforts.
