Prime Minister of Canada welcomes two-week US–Iran ceasefire, urges diplomacy - Speech Brief
8 April 2026 14:00 UTC · Prime Minister of Canada · PMO News Release · Source · Email X Link

Prime Minister of Canada welcomes two-week US–Iran ceasefire, urges diplomacy

Key points

  • Welcomes two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran
  • Calls for swift diplomatic settlement to end the war

TL;DR

  • Welcomes the two-week ceasefire concluded between the United States and Iran and thanks Pakistan and partners for facilitating the agreement.
  • Calls for a swift, substantive negotiated settlement through diplomatic means to end the war and protect the civilian population of Iran.
  • Urges all sides to implement the ceasefire, including in Lebanon, and says governments will contribute to ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Original text

“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 crucia...

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