Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has postponed his visit to Switzerland as making a ceremonial visit is less important than ensuring the effective implementation of commitments already agreed upon, according to diplomatic sources.
Sources said the agreement marked a major political breakthrough, making a ceremonial visit less important than ensuring the effective implementation of commitments already agreed upon. Pakistan’s role focused on securing a mutually accepted framework, easing tensions and establishing a structured roadmap for future engagement.
Officials said the next phase of the process will involve technical-level discussions on key issues, including sanctions relief, maritime security, nuclear-related measures, verification mechanisms, implementation timelines and regional assurances.
They maintained that Pakistan’s contribution went beyond hosting negotiations, as Islamabad helped shape a comprehensive framework that now requires expert-level engagement for its implementation.
According to sources, the postponement of the planned visit should be viewed in the context of progress already achieved through diplomacy. They said the agreement remains active and Pakistan continues to play a central role in overseeing its implementation through the next stages of dialogue.
PM Shehbaz was going to Switzerland for the signing ceremony between the US and Iran with a high level delegation.
However, PM Shehbaz Sharif has decided to postpone his visit as the talks moved to a technical level after the Islamabad MoU.
It is pertinent to mention that Pakistan’s role in the entire process will remain significant till the last day of the talks.
Earlier, PM Shehbaz wrote on X, “I am honoured to announce that the historic ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ has been electronically signed today between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The Memrandum has been signed by honourable Presidents of both the countries and also endorsed by me as the mediator. The signing of this agreement at the highest level of the respective governments demonstrates the commitment of both sides to a diplomatic resolution of the conflict.
Islamabad MoU shall enter into force with immediate effect and as a first step, Islamic Republic of Iran will instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the United States of America will immediately lift the naval blockade.”
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