High-Level Committee established to provide political oversight, and start of further technical negotiations
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday welcomed the “successful conclusion” of the first High-Level Committee meeting held under the framework of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, saying the talks have produced “encouraging progress”. a roadmap toward a final agreement within 60 days.
The first round of four-party talks involving Iran. the US, with mediation by Qatar and Pakistan, concluded in Switzerland, marking the first formal follow-up engagement since the signing of the agreement earlier this week.
In a post on X, PM Shehbaz said, “Alhamdulillah, the First High-Level Committee Meeting… has concluded successfully in Bürgenstock, Switzerland.”
He added that the discussions were held in a “positive. constructive atmosphere” and “yielded encouraging progress,” including “agreement on a roadmap toward a final deal within 60 days,” the establishment of a “High-Level Committee to provide political oversight,” and the start of further technical negotiations.
Alhamdulillah, the First High-Level Committee Meeting under the framework of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has concluded successfully in Bürgenstock, Switzerland.The discussions were held in a positive. constructive atmosphere and yielded encouraging progress,…pic.twitter.com/uvA0SBKfvf
The prime minister said he “commends the leadership of both the United States as well as Iran for their continued commitment to constructive engagement,” adding that he appreciated their “continued commitment to dialogue. diplomacy.”
He also thanked “all brotherly and friendly countries” for what he called their “valuable support in advancing this historic process”.
PM Shehbaz singled out Qatar for special praise. saying, “I would like to express my gratitude to our brotherly country Qatar, for its critical support in creating the conditions necessary for these negotiations to move forward.”
He further acknowledged Switzerland’s role "for their facilitation in hosting these talks.”
PM Shehbaz paid “special tribute to Field Marshal Asim Munir” for his “untiring efforts” that made the talks possible, adding that his “dedication, commitment. perseverance are indeed commendable without which there would have been no progress.”
He also praised Deputy Prime Minister. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, commending his “diplomatic efforts along with his team at the Foreign Office.” The prime minister further appreciated Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, saying he “contributed immensely to the success of these talks.”
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The premier vowed that Pakistan would “continue to play its honest. sincere role in advancing dialogue and diplomacy towards a peaceful and lasting resolution,” signalling continued engagement as technical-level talks proceed in Switzerland.
FM Dar welcomes ‘substantial progress’ in US-Iran negotiations
Deputy Prime Minister. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar welcomed what he described as “substantial progress” achieved during high-level talks in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, and said Pakistan would remain engaged in efforts aimed at securing lasting peace and stability.
The first round of four-party talks involving Iran. the US, with mediation by Qatar and Pakistan, concluded in Switzerland, marking the first formal follow-up engagement since the signing of the agreement earlier this week.
In a post on X. Dar said he warmly welcomes "the substantial progress achieved at the High-Level Technical Talks held in Burgenstock, Switzerland,” describing the development as an important milestone in the implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.
I warmly welcome the substantial progress achieved at the High-Level Technical Talks held in Burgenstock, Switzerland,. congratulate Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif@CMShehbazas well as COAS & CDF Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for their visionary leadership and tireless…
He congratulated PM Shehbaz. Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir for their “visionary leadership and tireless efforts in achieving this milestone”.
“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 Islamabad MoU,” he said, adding that he commended their “continued commitment to dialogue. diplomacy”. The foreign minister reserved special thanks for Qatar for "its important role in the mediation process along with Pakistan.”
Dar said Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement would continue in the coming days. noting that “a team from our Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to remain engaged with the parties for technical-level talks for the remainder of the week at Burgenstock, Switzerland”.
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Reaffirming Islamabad’s broader diplomatic objectives, he said, “Pakistan has been. will continue to play its role for achieving the goal of lasting peace and stability in the region and beyond.”
According to ajoint statementby Pakistan. Qatar, the parties had agreed on a roadmap to reach a final agreement within 60 days. A communication channel would be established during the negotiations to prevent incidents. miscommunication, including measures aimed at ensuring the safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
It also announced the creation of a Pakistan-. Qatar-facilitated “de-confliction cell” involving Lebanon to oversee compliance with commitments related to the cessation of military operations in the country.
On June 18, PM Shehbazsignedthe 'Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding' as a mediator, formalising the major diplomatic breakthrough between the US. Iran. Israel. left out of the peace talks, has distanced itself from the US-Iran accord andkept up fightingagainst the Iranian-allied Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon, also raising questions about whether the agreement would hold.
The US. Israel launched the war on Iran on February 28, assassinating former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khameneiand military leaderson the first day.
It quickly spiralled into a regional conflict that haskilled more than 7,000 people, mostly in Iran. Lebanon; driven up energy prices; renewedinflationary pressuresand sparked concerns about a major food supply crisis in developing countries.
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