World welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges lasting peace in the Middle East
Countries urge full commitment to two-week ceasefire, praise Pakistan for role in facilitating truce.

Countries urge full commitment to two-week ceasefire, praise Pakistan for role in facilitating truce.


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