Pakistani PM says US-Iran talks make progress toward final deal

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said negotiations between the United States and Iran held in Switzerland had made significant progress, with both sides agreeing on a roadmap aimed at reaching a final agreement within 60 days.

In a post on X, Sharif said the first high-level committee meeting conducted under the framework of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding had concluded successfully in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, Caliber.Az reports. 

Alhamdulillah, the First High-Level Committee Meeting under the framework of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has concluded successfully in Bürgenstock, Switzerland.

The discussions were held in a positive and constructive atmosphere and yielded encouraging progress,… pic.twitter.com/uvA0SBKfvf

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) June 22, 2026

According to the Pakistani leader, the talks were held in a "positive and constructive atmosphere" and resulted in "encouraging progress, including agreement on a roadmap toward a final deal within 60 days, the establishment of a High-Level Committee to provide political oversight, and the commencement of further technical talks."

Sharif praised both Washington and Tehran for their participation in the process.

"I commend the leadership of both the United States as well as Iran for their continued commitment to constructive engagement, and thank all brotherly and friendly countries for their valuable support in advancing this historic process," he wrote.

The prime minister also thanked Qatar for its role in facilitating the negotiations.

"In particular, I would like to express my gratitude to our brotherly country Qatar, for its critical support in creating the conditions necessary for these negotiations to move forward," Sharif said.

He further thanked the Swiss government for hosting the talks and credited Pakistan's military and diplomatic leadership for helping advance the process.

"I would like to pay special tribute to Field Marshal Asim Munir whose untiring efforts made these talks a success. His dedication, commitment and perseverance are indeed commendable without which there would have been no progress," Sharif wrote.

He also praised Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi for their contributions to the negotiations.

Sharif said Pakistan would continue supporting diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving international disputes.

"Pakistan will continue to play its honest and sincere role in advancing dialogue and diplomacy towards a peaceful and lasting resolution," he said.

By Sabina Mammadli