Commander National Strategic Command Gen Syed Aamer Raza says Pakistan’s role in regional stability, exemplified by the Islamabad Accord, reaffirms its commitment to peace, adding that the Makkah Accord is a continuation of the same vision of durable peace. #Pakistan# #RegionalPeace# #IslamabadAccord# #MakkahAccord# #DurablePeace#

Met with Lebanese Prime Minister Salam today, reaffirming strong U.S. support as Lebanon implements the Trilateral Framework – the only path to a durable peace with Israel. The United States stands with a sovereign Lebanon, free from Hizballah and Iranian influence.

Good call with the UK’s National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell on Sudan and other regional conflicts of mutual concern.  We underscored the urgent need for a meaningful and inclusive Sudanese dialogue leading to a durable peace agreement. Escalating external support to the warring parties is fueling the conflict, prolonging the suffering of the Sudanese people, and must stop. We value our close partnership with the UK and our continued cooperation in support of peace and stability across the region.

Met with German Foreign Minister @AussenMinDE today to discuss the situation in the Middle East and reiterated our shared commitment to ensuring Iran never obtains or develops a nuclear weapon. We also reaffirmed the need for NATO burden shifting and a durable peace between Russia and Ukraine.

Today marks three years since the terrorist attacks of 7 October in Israel. We honour the victims and stand with the families who still carry the heavy weight of grief. We remember the young lives cut short at a music festival. And the long ordeal of the hostages. The EU stands with all those whose lives were forever changed by that day. The unspeakable savagery and terror of 7 October must never happen again. The EU remains ready to help turn today’s fragile ceasefire into a durable peace, based on a two-state solution. And remains equally convinced that nothing justifies terror.

Appreciated the opportunity to speak with regional and international media on Thursday about President Trump’s efforts to advance peace and unlock new opportunities for stability and prosperity across the Middle East and Africa. We discussed the progress toward reunifying Libya’s institutions and advancing a path to national elections, as well as ongoing diplomatic efforts toward a lasting resolution in Western Sahara. We also discussed securing a humanitarian truce and related peace efforts in Sudan, advancing durable peace in the Great Lakes region, as well as promoting stability in Ethiopia.

Yesterday’s first EJVM+ ceasefire monitoring mission in eastern DRC marks an important step from commitments on paper to pursuing peace on the ground. The United States welcomes this mission and the parties’ cooperation. Effective monitoring can build confidence, protect civilians, and help create the conditions for a durable peace across eastern DRC. We also thank MONUSCO personnel for the work they have done to make this mission a reality.

Readout of Trilateral Peace Talks Hosted by the United Arab Emirates Over February 4 and 5, delegations from the United States, Ukraine, and the Russian Federation met for the second trilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi to advance efforts to end the war in Ukraine. The discussions were constructive and focused on how to create the conditions for a durable peace. The delegations reached agreement whereby the Russian Federation and Ukraine will each release 157 Prisoners of War. This is the first exchange in the last five months.   The United States and Russia also agreed to establish a military-to-military dialogue to be led by General Alexus Grynkewich, commander of U.S. European Command. This channel of communication was suspended prior to the onset of this conflict and is crucial to achieving and maintaining peace. Over the two days, the delegations had wide-ranging discussions on the remaining open issues including methods to implement a ceasefire and monitor the cessation of military activities. The delegations agreed to report back to their respective capitals and to continue trilateral discussions in the coming weeks. They expressed their appreciation to the United Arab Emirates for hosting the talks, and Ukraine and the Russian Federation thanked President Donald J. Trump for his leadership in advancing an end to the war.