Tokayev welcomes Middle East ceasefire as US-Iran tensions ease
Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed a ceasefire agreement in the Middle East. The truce was brokered by Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and military leader Aseem Munir. Tokayev expressed hope for a long-term peace even as regional tensions persist.
Ceasefire Agreement
The ceasefire in the Middle East was facilitated by Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and military leader Aseem Munir, according to Kazpravda.kz. The agreement involves a two-week suspension of hostilities between the United States and Iran. The United States agreed to halt bombings while Iran committed to opening the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by Tengrinews.
International Reactions
President Tokayev praised the agreement, attributing its success to the goodwill of US President Donald Trump and Iranian leaders. Tokayev hopes the ceasefire will foster global trade and economic prosperity. Meanwhile, the US received a 10-point proposal from Iran, which President Trump described as a 'working basis for negotiations', according to Vlast.kz.
What's Next
Negotiations between the US and Iran are scheduled for April 10 in Islamabad. It remains unclear if the ceasefire will lead to a lasting peace agreement.
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Tokayev welcomes Middle East ceasefire as US-Iran tensions ease
