US-Iran Ceasefire: Eurasian Countries Call for Dialogue
Several countries in the Eurasian region on Wednesday (8/4) positively welcomed the announcement of a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran, hoping that the agreement could ease tensions and pave the way for long-term stability.
Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in its statement, expressed high appreciation for the efforts of all parties involved in the mediation process.
Baku stated that it greatly values this step and hopes the agreement can help reduce conflict escalation while building lasting peace and stability.
“We call on the parties to engage in constructive dialogue aimed at resolving existing issues and building mutual trust. Azerbaijan remains ready to support initiatives aimed at strengthening lasting peace, security, and cooperation in the region,” the statement said, as quoted by Anadolu on Wednesday (8/4).
Similar support came from Ukraine. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, via the X platform, stated that Kyiv welcomes the agreement, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and Pakistan’s mediation role.
“America’s firmness has succeeded. We believe it is time for sufficient firmness to force Moscow to stop firing and end its war against Ukraine,” he said.
Meanwhile, Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev also expressed his support. In a statement delivered by presidential spokesperson Aibek Smadiyarov, it was noted that the agreement was realised thanks to the good faith and wisdom of US President Donald Trump and Iran’s leadership, along with contributions from other involved countries.
“The head of state expressed hope for the long-term nature of the ceasefire agreement, which aims to develop global trade and promote economic prosperity for all countries,” Smadiyarov said.
On the other hand, Tajikistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs asserted that the conflict cannot be resolved through military means. The government in Dushanbe hopes that further negotiations can produce comprehensive and sustainable peace in the region.
“We believe there is no military solution to this conflict and that its continuation will only worsen the already complex situation in the Middle East and cause great damage to all countries in the region,” the official statement said, while calling for restraint and a diplomatic approach.
Previously, US President Donald Trump announced that he had agreed to suspend bombing and attacks against Iran for two weeks, as part of efforts to open space for dialogue.
This announcement was made ahead of the deadline given by Washington to Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Tensions in the region have escalated since 28 February, when the United States, along with Israel, launched attacks against Iran that killed more than 1,340 people, including the then Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
In response, Iran launched retaliatory attacks using drones and missiles targeting Israel as well as several other countries such as Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf states hosting US military assets.
Additionally, Tehran had temporarily restricted shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy trade route.