Pakistan PM to attend high-level Iran-US talks in Switzerland

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to depart shortly for Switzerland, where he is expected to participate in high-level diplomatic engagements linked to the ongoing Iran–United States rapprochement process, according to official sources.

The prime minister will be accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, reflecting the importance Pakistan attaches to the evolving regional diplomacy. Prior to his departure, the prime minister is also expected to release a brief video statement outlining Pakistan’s position on regional peace and stability.

Sources indicate that a key development during the visit will be the formal signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Iran and the United States, scheduled to take place in the coming days. The ceremony is expected to bring together senior officials from both countries alongside representatives of several regional stakeholders.

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According to diplomatic sources, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is likely to hold meetings with senior Iranian and American officials on the sidelines of the event. These discussions are expected to focus on de-escalation, regional security concerns, and broader cooperation frameworks involving energy routes and maritime stability.

The Swiss Foreign Ministry has confirmed that representatives from the United States and Iran, along with senior officials from Pakistan, Qatar, and other relevant countries, will meet on Friday in Bürgenstock. The meeting is being seen as part of broader international efforts to support dialogue and prevent further escalation in regional tensions.

Diplomatic observers view Pakistan’s participation as an attempt to position itself as a constructive facilitator in regional peace efforts, particularly in matters involving energy security and maritime trade routes. Further details of the agenda are expected to emerge after the Swiss-hosted consultations conclude.