Riyadh, April 08 (QNA) - The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia welcomed the announcement by US President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif regarding a ceasefire agreement between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Kingdom commended the efforts made by Pakistan in reaching this agreement.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia said in a statement, "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."

It added that the Kingdom hopes this ceasefire will serve as an opportunity to achieve comprehensive and sustainable calm, thereby enhancing regional security, and that any attacks or policies that infringe upon the sovereignty, security, and stability of the countries of the region will cease. (QNA)