PM Shehbaz, Field Marshal Asim Munir arrive in Switzerland for historic Iran-US technical talks

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir have landed in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, to participate in talks to advance the implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the US and Iran.

The Prime Minister’s Office said in an official statement that both leaders will take part in discussions scheduled for June 21, being held as a follow-up to the agreement previously signed by Tehran and Washington. The PM is accompanied by a high-level delegation during the landmark visit.

Earlier, the Foreign Office said that high-level delegations from Iran, Qatar and the United States would also participate in the talks, calling them the first formal engagement since the signing of the Islamabad MoU on June 17.

The FO said Pakistan would continue supporting the understandings reached between Tehran and Washington, adding that its facilitative role reflected a principled, balanced and constructive approach throughout the crisis.

Islamabad’s efforts included hosting earlier rounds of US-Iran talks and maintaining diplomatic contacts that ultimately led to the memorandum

JD Vance arrives in Switzerland

US Vice ​President JD Vance ‌arrived in Switzerland on ​Sunday for the historic talks with Iran mediated by Pakistan, saying that it would likely be ​a couple of days of peace ​talks ​with Iranian officials.

As per details, Vance and ‌his ⁠wife arrived at Emmen Air Base ​in ​Switzerland ⁠at 5:59 a.m. (0359 ​GMT), a ​vice ⁠presidential spokesperson said.

Iran delegation land in Switzerland

Iran’s delegation, named “Minab 168” and led by Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, arrived in Zurich, according to Iranian state broadcaster Press TV.