Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to serving as a constructive and impartial facilitator of dialogue, marking his first public comments following the conclusion of a high-level meeting between the United States and Iran held under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East.
In a post on X, the premier welcomed the successful outcome of the talks conducted in Switzerland’s Burgenstock and expressed satisfaction over the progress achieved.
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>Alhamdulillah, the First High-Level Committee Meeting under the framework of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has concluded successfully in Bürgenstock, Switzerland.<br><br>The discussions were held in a positive and constructive atmosphere and yielded encouraging progress,… <a href=”https://t.co/uvA0SBKfvf”>pic.twitter.com/uvA0SBKfvf</a></p>— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) <a href=”https://x.com/CMShehbaz/status/2068983089729003772?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>June 22, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src=”https://platform.x.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″></script>
The prime minister said the negotiations took place in a positive and constructive environment, resulting in significant headway toward a comprehensive agreement. According to PM Shehbaz, the participants agreed on a roadmap aimed at finalising a deal within 60 days, established a high-level committee to provide political oversight, and initiated further technical-level discussions.
He praised the leadership of both the United States and Iran for maintaining their commitment to dialogue and constructive engagement throughout the process. The premier also thanked friendly and brotherly countries for supporting the diplomatic effort, with special recognition for Qatar’s role in facilitating the talks.
PM Shehbaz acknowledged Qatar’s critical contribution in creating favourable conditions for the negotiations and expressed gratitude to the Swiss government for hosting and facilitating the discussions in Burgenstock.
The premier paid tribute to Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, crediting his persistent efforts and dedication for helping bring the negotiations to a successful conclusion.
“His commitment and perseverance were instrumental in achieving this progress,” PM Shehbaz said.
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>I warmly welcome the substantial progress achieved at the High-Level Technical Talks held in Burgenstock, Switzerland, and congratulate Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif <a href=”https://x.com/CMShehbaz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@CMShehbaz</a> as well as COAS & CDF Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for their visionary leadership and tireless…</p>— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) <a href=”https://x.com/MIshaqDar50/status/2068997590516204010?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>June 22, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src=”https://platform.x.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″></script>
Iran’s senior delegation departed Switzerland on Monday following an extended round of negotiations with the United States, according to Iranian state media, as mediators reported encouraging progress towards a broader agreement between the two sides.
Swiss authorities said the talks had laid the groundwork for immediate technical-level discussions, marking the start of a 60-day timeline aimed at reaching a long-term settlement.
The negotiations are expected to address several longstanding points of contention in US-Iran relations, including concerns surrounding Iran’s nuclear programme and its stockpile of enriched uranium.
Speaking on Monday, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said only a brief exchange had taken place on the nuclear issue and stressed that detailed discussions on the subject had yet to begin.
Meanwhile, regional tensions remain a concern as clashes between Israel and Hezbollah continue to threaten the fragile ceasefire in Lebanon, although the situation has remained comparatively calm since Sunday.
Following the initial round of negotiations, mediators Pakistan and Qatar said Tehran and Washington had established direct communication channels aimed at helping de-escalate the conflict in Lebanon and ensuring the continued security of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
He also commended Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi for their contributions to the process.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s diplomatic role, the prime minister said the country would continue to support dialogue and diplomacy aimed at securing a peaceful and lasting resolution.
Separately, Deputy Prime Minister Dar welcomed the progress made during the talks and congratulated PM Shehbaz and Field Marshal Munir for their leadership in advancing the initiative.
Dar also praised the constructive approach adopted by both Washington and Tehran in implementing the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding and thanked Qatar for its important role in the mediation efforts alongside Pakistan.
He said a team from the Foreign Office would remain in Burgenstock throughout the week to participate in technical-level discussions with the parties involved.
“Pakistan remains committed to promoting lasting peace and stability in the region and beyond,” Dar said.
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>I warmly welcome the substantial progress achieved at the High-Level Technical Talks held in Burgenstock, Switzerland, and congratulate Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif <a href=”https://x.com/CMShehbaz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@CMShehbaz</a> as well as COAS & CDF Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for their visionary leadership and tireless…</p>— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) <a href=”https://x.com/MIshaqDar50/status/2068997590516204010?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>June 22, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src=”https://platform.x.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″></script>
Iran’s senior envoys left talks in Switzerland on Monday after a marathon negotiating session with the United States, state media reported, as mediators claimed progress towards a definitive US-Iran deal.
The host nation said conditions were set for technical talks to immediately follow, with the sides at the beginning of a 60-day period to secure a long-term settlement.
The negotiators aim to tackle some of the most intractable issues that have dogged US-Iranian relations for decades, including Tehran’s nuclear programme and enriched uranium.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said on Monday that “a very brief discussion took place regarding the nuclear issue, but there was no discussion of details” and that nuclear talks had not begun.
All the while, the war in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah has threatened to collapse the ceasefire, though the country has been relatively calm since Sunday.
Tehran and Washington, meanwhile, have set up communication lines to end the fighting in Lebanon and to keep the vital Strait of Hormuz open, mediators Pakistan and Qatar said, after the first round of talks.
Additional input from AFP
