ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed Pakistan’s firm commitment to play an “honest and sincere” role in advancing dialogue following the successful first round of high-level US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland.
The marathon negotiating session, held at the Burgenstock resort under the Pakistan-brokered “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU),” concluded with significant progress toward ending the months-long Middle East conflict.
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Key Diplomatic Disclosures
- The US and Iran agreed on a clear roadmap to secure a final, comprehensive peace deal within 60 days.
- A High-Level Committee was established to provide ongoing political oversight for the mediation process.
- Dedicated working groups were launched to address complex issues including nuclear programs and sanctions.
- New communication hotlines and de-confliction cells were created to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Consensus Built via Soft-Power Diplomacy
In a public statement, Prime Minister Shehbaz commended both Washington and Tehran for their constructive engagement during the talks. He extended special appreciation to Qatar for its vital mediation support, the Swiss government for hosting the summit, and Pakistan’s military leadership for driving the backchannel diplomacy.
Burgenstock Summit Implementation Tracker
• Framework Basis: Islamabad MoU (signed to permanently cease hostilites).
• Shared Mediators: Joint diplomatic efforts by Pakistan and Qatar.
• Immediate Action: Technical-level teams remain in Switzerland for weekly talks.
• Regional Stability: Dedicated mechanisms deployed to protect the Lebanon ceasefire.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar warmly welcomed the progress, confirming that technical teams from Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs will remain at Burgenstock all week. While senior Iranian and American envoys begin addressing decades of complex bilateral disputes, Pakistan’s diplomatic corps remains actively engaged to ensure the fragile regional peace is fully sustained.
