Prime Minister underwrites joint declaration on the USA/Iran ceasefire

It was on  X that the Prime Minister noted the "relevance of the start of a new stage in the diplomatic negotiations, as well as the perspective ore reopening the Strait of Hormuz".

Luís Montenegro advocated on Tuesday that "this new stage should enable sustainable regional peace and stability with the consequent positive effects on our economy and society".

Full statement:

We welcome the two-week ceasefire concluded between the United States and Iran today. 

We thank Pakistan and all partners involved for facilitating this important agreement.

The goal must now be to negotiate a swift and lasting end to the war within the coming days. This can only be achieved through diplomatic means.

We strongly encourage quick progress towards a substantive negotiated settlement. 

This will be crucial to protect the civilian population of Iran and ensure security in the region. It can avert a severe global energy crisis.

We support these diplomatic efforts. To this end, we are in close contact with the United States and other partners.

We call upon all sides to implement the ceasefire, including in Lebanon.

Our Governments will contribute to ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

This declaration is open to other partners"