Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to supporting diplomacy and dialogue following the conclusion of high-level talks between the United States and Iran in Switzerland under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
In a statement on X, the prime minister welcomed the successful conclusion of the Burgenstock meeting, saying discussions were held in a “positive and constructive atmosphere” and resulted in encouraging progress. He highlighted key outcomes, including a roadmap aimed at reaching a final agreement within 60 days, the establishment of a high-level committee to oversee the process, and the launch of further technical negotiations.
PM Shehbaz praised the leadership of both the United States and Iran for their continued commitment to constructive engagement and thanked friendly nations for supporting the peace process, with special appreciation for Qatar’s role in facilitating the negotiations.
He also thanked the Swiss government for hosting the talks and paid tribute to Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir for his contribution to the mediation effort.
PM Shehbaz said CDF Munir’s “untiring efforts” played a key role in the success of the talks.
“His dedication, commitment and perseverance are indeed commendable without which there would have been no progress,” the premier said.
He also acknowledged the efforts of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
“Pakistan will continue to play its honest and sincere role in advancing dialogue and diplomacy towards a peaceful and lasting resolution,” PM Shehbaz concluded.
Separately, Deputy Prime Minister Dar welcomed the progress achieved during the talks and congratulated PM Shehbaz and Field Marshal Munir for their leadership.
“I would also like to express my deep appreciation for the constructive spirit shown by the United States of America as well as the Islamic Republic of Iran towards the implementation of the Islamabad MoU and commend their continued commitment to dialogue and diplomacy. My deep gratitude also to the State of Qatar for its important role in the mediation process along with Pakistan,” he said.
Dar added that officials from Pakistan’s Foreign Office would remain engaged in technical-level discussions in Burgenstock throughout the week.
“Pakistan has been and will continue to play its role for achieving the goal of lasting peace and stability in the region and beyond,” he said.
Meanwhile, Iranian negotiators departed Switzerland after marathon discussions with US officials, while mediators reported progress towards a comprehensive agreement. Pakistan and Qatar said the parties had entered a 60-day period aimed at securing a long-term settlement and had agreed to establish communication channels to help maintain stability in Lebanon and ensure the continued openness of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said only a brief discussion had taken place on the nuclear issue and that detailed nuclear negotiations had not yet begun. Technical talks are expected to continue in the coming days as both sides work towards addressing long-standing disputes, including Tehran’s nuclear programme and regional security concerns.
