UK, Europe and Japan Issue Joint Statement: Welcome US-Iran Ceasefire, Thank Pakistan, Demand Lebanon Peace

Brussels / London
Leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, Spain, the European Commission, the European Council, and Japan have jointly welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire in a landmark multilateral statement, calling on all parties to uphold the agreement and urging swift progress toward a lasting peace.
The joint communiqué extended explicit gratitude to Pakistan and other partner nations for their critical diplomatic contributions in facilitating the ceasefire — a notable recognition of Islamabad’s emerging role as a global peace broker.
The statement emphasized that the ultimate objective of ongoing negotiations must be an early and permanent end to hostilities, achievable only through diplomatic means. The signatories expressed strong encouragement for immediate and meaningful progress toward a comprehensive agreement, stressing that this would be vital for the protection of Iranian civilians and for broader regional security.
The declaration also sounded a stark warning on global energy security, noting that renewed escalation could trigger a severe international energy crisis — an implicit reference to the vulnerability of oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
In a pointed reference to unfinished business in the region, the joint statement explicitly called for full implementation of the ceasefire in Lebanon as well, urging all parties involved to honour their commitments and prevent a relapse into conflict.
The signatories reaffirmed their continued engagement with the United States and other partners to support the ongoing peace process and ensure its success.