French President Emmanuel Macron held a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during the ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran in Pakistan.
In a statement on his social media account regarding his phone call with Pezeshkian, Macron said, "I urged him to seize the opportunity presented by the talks initiated in Islamabad to pave the way for a lasting de-escalation and to reach a demanding agreement that includes all relevant countries in the region and provides solid security guarantees" he said.
Stating that he emphasized efforts to restore the safety of international maritime transport in the Strait of Hormuz, Macron said, "I underscored that Iran must rapidly restore freedom of navigation and security in the Strait of Hormuz, to which France is also ready to contribute" he stated.
Addressing the situation regarding the end of Israeli attacks on Lebanon, which Iran also emphasized the importance of before sitting at the negotiating table with the US, Macron said, "I emphasized the importance of the full implementation of a ceasefire, including in Lebanon.
France fully supports the actions of the Lebanese authorities, who have the authority to exercise the country's sovereignty and decide on the future of Lebanon," he declared.
News Source: 12punto
