Saudi Arabia welcomes U.S.-Iran ceasefire announcement, backs Pakistan mediation

RIYADH , April 8, Saudi Arabia Breaking News - Saudi Arabia welcomed the announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, the Saudi foreign ministry said.

"The Kingdom affirms its support for the mediation efforts undertaken by Pakistan to reach a permanent agreement that achieves security and stability and addresses all issues that have caused instability over several decades. The Kingdom also emphasizes the necessity of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for navigation in accordance with the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea without any restrictions."

The kingdom praised Sharif and Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir for their efforts in helping reach the agreement and said it supported Islamabad's mediation toward a permanent deal that would enhance regional security and stability.

Saudi Arabia also stressed the need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to navigation without restrictions and said it hoped the ceasefire would help bring broader calm and end actions that undermine the sovereignty, security and stability of countries in the region.