TEHRAN, April 8 (Xinhua) -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday exchanged views with his Azerbaijani and French counterparts on the ceasefire between his country, the United States and Israel.

In a phone call with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Pezeshkian highlighted Iran's deep distrust of the U.S. government owing to its track record of "betraying diplomacy" and attacking the country two times over the past months in the middle of bilateral nuclear negotiations.

Pezeshkian pointed to Iran's "responsible" approach in accepting the ceasefire as a basis for the war's complete cessation and ensuring lasting peace and security in the region, adding, "Iran's acceptance of the ceasefire once again confirms its seriousness in resorting to diplomacy."

"On this basis, Iran has relayed the general outlines of its 10-point plan to the United States as the basis for the achievement of a ceasefire and ending the war," he said.

The Azerbaijani president welcomed the ceasefire, saying stopping the war is an important step in guaranteeing peace and stability in the region.

In a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron, Pezeshkian stressed the need to ensure ceasefire in Lebanon, adding that the demand has been one of Iran's pivotal conditions in its proposed 10-point plan for the ceasefire.

Pezeshkian slammed some European states' failure to adopt an "explicit and decisive" position in condemning the "crimes" perpetrated by the United States and Israel against Iran, calling on Europe to play a responsible and effective role in supporting lasting stability and security in the region, pressuring the United States and Israel to remain committed to their obligations, and countering any violation of commitments.

Macron, for his part, praised Iran's move of releasing two French citizens, describing the ceasefire as an important step towards a complete end to the war and establishing enduring peace.

He highlighted the necessity to stop the fighting in Lebanon, voicing his country's readiness to be part of international efforts to establish peace and security in the region.

The ceasefire was announced between Iran, the United States and Israel early Wednesday following 40 days of conflict. ■