BERGNSTOCK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir have arrived in Bergnstock, Switzerland, to participate in technical-level negotiations between the United States and Iran being held under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
The talks, scheduled for June 21, mark a significant step in the implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum, which aims to facilitate dialogue and diplomatic engagement between Washington and Tehran.
Pakistan is participating in the process as a host and mediator, reflecting its commitment to promoting regional stability and peaceful conflict resolution.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed from Islamabad earlier in the day accompanied by a high-level delegation. The delegation includes Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and the Prime Minister’s Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi.
The Pakistani delegation will attend the negotiations in a facilitative capacity and continue efforts to advance understandings reached under the Islamabad Memorandum.
The talks are expected to focus on technical and practical aspects of previously agreed frameworks between the two countries.
Pakistan’s Foreign Office announced that the technical-level discussions between the United States and Iran would take place in Bergnstock under Pakistan’s mediation.
The ministry stated that Pakistan would continue to support the dialogue process and assist both sides in translating diplomatic understandings into practical outcomes.
The Iranian delegation also includes Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei, Deputy Oil Minister Hamid Bourd, along with several senior economic and security officials.
Meanwhile, American media reports suggest that US Vice President JD Vance may also travel to Switzerland to participate in the negotiations. Jared Kushner, a senior adviser and son-in-law of former President Donald Trump, is already in Switzerland, while US Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff has reportedly departed for Geneva.
The talks are being closely watched by the international community as a potentially important development in efforts to enhance diplomatic engagement and reduce tensions between the United States and Iran.
