D-8 Chief: Members Actively Engaged In West Asia Mediation Efforts

ISTANBUL, April 11 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- D-8 Organisation for Economic Cooperation Secretary-General Ambassador Sohail Mahmood told Anadolu that members such as Pakistan, Türkiye, and Egypt have been actively helping mediation efforts to prevent a further escalation in the Iran war, support a ceasefire and promote a lasting diplomatic solution.

All sides have a duty and historic responsibility in the planned ceasefire talks between the United States (US) and Iran in Pakistan, he said in written remarks, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.

He added that weeks of behind-the-scenes diplomacy helped create a critical opportunity to step back from the brink.

Mahmood underlined that the talks in Islamabad must be productive and lead to a stable peace.

He warned that the risks remain very high, especially for global energy markets and economies that depend on a steady Gulf oil supply.

He said, however, that the opportunity for a breakthrough is equally significant and expressed hope that all parties would act responsibly and seriously to make the negotiations successful.

-- BERNAMA-ANADOLU