BRUNEI DARUSSALAM'S STATEMENT
ON THE RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE MIDDLE EAST
Brunei Darussalam welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, and commends the constructive efforts led by the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in de-escalating tensions and averting further conflict.
This development marks an important step towards dialogue aimed at achieving the cessation of hostilities that began with the war on the Islamic Republic of Iran on 28 February 2026, which have since had far-reaching implications for global peace, security and economic stability.
We urge all parties to fully and unequivocally honour their commitments under the ceasefire and to exercise maximum restraint, with a view to engage in good faith negotiations, on the basis of the conditions outlined by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, towards a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East.
These current tensions have deepened the regional humanitarian crisis, inflicted significant civilian casualties and destroyed critical civilian infrastructure. Such suffering is unacceptable and may amount to war crimes.
At the same time, Brunei Darussalam strongly condemns the continued and reckless attacks by the Occupying Power against Palestine as well as the Lebanese Republic including the killing of UNIFIL peacekeepers, which constitutes a clear and flagrant violation of sovereignty and territorial integrity, and international law.
Brunei Darussalam urges the international community, including the United Nations and relevant stakeholders to fulfil their legal and moral obligations to hold the Occupying Power in Palestine accountable and to take concrete steps to bring an end to the ongoing violations and to achieve a just and lasting resolution.
