Summary
- Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said it had formally urged the US and Iran to extend the ceasefire.
- Markets are watching whether the ceasefire is extended as a key variable for Middle East developments and energy market direction.
- Ahead of the ceasefire's expiration, concerns over renewed military tensions are underscoring the need for a diplomatic solution through continued negotiations.
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Pakistan has formally urged the US and Iran to extend their ceasefire, emphasizing the need to reduce tensions in the Middle East and keep negotiations on track.
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said in a statement on April 21 that the country's foreign minister had asked the US and Iran to prolong the ceasefire, according to overseas financial news alert service Walter Bloomberg.
The call came ahead of the ceasefire's expiration, as concerns grow that military tensions could flare up again. It underscored the need for a diplomatic solution through continued negotiations.
Pakistan has been serving as a mediator between the two sides and has continued diplomatic efforts to help restart talks.
Markets are closely watching whether the ceasefire is extended, with the outcome poised to be a key factor for both Middle East developments and energy market direction.
Minseung Kang
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