Pakistan has confirmed ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, following the conclusion of the first day of talks at the Bürgenstock resort in Switzerland.
A spokesperson for Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a press conference on Wednesday that technical negotiations at the expert level will resume the following week, facilitated by both Pakistan and Qatar.
He noted that while technical discussions between the two sides continue, participants occasionally take breaks.
Additionally, the spokesperson highlighted that Pakistan is engaging with U.S. and Iranian teams to effectively implement the Memorandum of Understanding signed on June 18 by U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian.
The initial agreement, he explained, included a direct communication line between the U.S. and Iran to prevent misunderstandings.
On Tuesday, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized that his nation will persist in its diplomatic efforts until lasting peace is achieved in the region, underscoring the importance of dialogue and negotiation in addressing regional crises.
He also expressed hope that the ongoing technical negotiations between Tehran and Washington would lead to a sustainable agreement that enhances regional stability.
This follows extensive discussions held by the U.S. and Iran in Switzerland, attended by Qatari and Pakistani mediators, with reports of a positive atmosphere that emerged just days after the MoU signing.
The attendees in Switzerland agreed to establish working groups to address issues including U.S. sanctions on Tehran, the release of frozen Iranian funds abroad, in addition to discussions on the Strait of Hormuz and the Lebanon file.