PM Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Asim Munir Meet US Vice President J.D. Vance in Switzerland
ZURICH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir held a meeting with US Vice President J.D. Vance in Switzerland as diplomatic efforts surrounding the start of US-Iran peace talks gained momentum.
According to reports, the high-level meeting took place at the Swiss negotiation venue where discussions are being held regarding the implementation of the “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding,” aimed at facilitating dialogue between the United States and Iran.
US President Donald Trump’s Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner were also present during the meeting. Observers noted a cordial atmosphere as Witkoff and Kushner warmly welcomed Field Marshal Asim Munir.
Reports indicate that delegations from both the United States and Iran have arrived in the Swiss resort town of Bergenstock for the talks. The Iranian delegation is being led by chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and includes Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, National Security Council official Ali Bagheri, Central Bank Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati, Kazem Gharibabadi, and Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei.
The American delegation is headed by Vice President J.D. Vance, while representatives from Qatar and Switzerland are also participating in the diplomatic process.
Pakistan’s Foreign Office said Islamabad would continue to play a constructive role in supporting and advancing the understanding reached between Iran and the United States and would remain committed to promoting sustainable peace and stability in the region.
The Foreign Office further stated that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to hold important bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the talks with delegations from Iran, Qatar, Switzerland, and the United States.
According to the spokesperson, Pakistan’s facilitation efforts reflect its principled, balanced, and constructive diplomatic approach. The statement added that Pakistan’s continued engagement and its role in hosting earlier rounds of dialogue helped bring the parties closer to the “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding,” paving the way for the current negotiations.
