Middle East ceasefire expected to bring ships in Hormuz to safety

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२५ चैत्र २०८२, बुधबार १२:२९April 8, 2026

Kathmandu. After the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, both sides declared themselves victorious. The reaction from around the world has highlighted the seriousness of the challenge to maintaining peace and stability in the Middle East.

South Korea welcomed the ceasefire and said it hoped it would “safely evacuate” all its ships through the Strait of Hormuz.TAG_OPEN_div_22 According to South Korea’s Foreign Ministry, the government hopes the talks between the two sides will be successful and plans to ensure safe navigation of the strait through communication and consultation with relevant countries.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the ceasefire and called on all parties to work towards lasting peace.TAG_OPEN_div_20 The Secretary-General welcomed the announcements by the United States and Iran but called on all parties to abide by the terms of the ceasefire and fulfill their obligations in accordance with international law.

Australia has warned of the long-term effects of the war and said the focus should be on maintaining the ceasefire and resolving the conflict.TAG_OPEN_div_18 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said that the war will have a big impact on the global economy and cause a high cost of human life. He called on all parties to abide by international humanitarian law and protect civilian life. New Zealand welcomed the ceasefire but said there was still “significant work to be done” to achieve lasting peace. A spokesman for Foreign Minister Winston Peters said New Zealand would support all efforts in the coming days to achieve a lasting end to the conflict.

Japan has said concrete steps are needed to ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.TAG_OPEN_div_16 “Concrete steps will be taken to de-escalate the situation and we hope to reach a final agreement through diplomatic means at an early date,” Japanese government spokesman Minoru Kihara said. With Japan being the world’s fourth-largest economy and fifth-largest importer of oil, the safety of the route is of paramount importance.

Iraq welcomed the ceasefire and called on the United States and Iran to engage in serious and sustained dialogue.TAG_OPEN_div_14 Iraq’s foreign ministry said there was a need for dialogue to address the root causes of the conflict and strengthen mutual trust. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said the US, Iran and their allies had agreed to an immediate ceasefire in all areas, including Lebanon. However, Israel has made it clear that Lebanon is not involved in the two-week ceasefire.

Countries around the world have acknowledged the importance of a ceasefire to ensure stability in the Middle East and the security of trade routes and pledged to continue further diplomatic efforts.TAG_OPEN_div_12 The incident reminded the international community of the challenge of reducing the risk of war, reducing economic instability and ensuring the security of human lives.