Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif greets reporters in German upon arrival in Switzerland ahead of talks, surprising everyone with his fluency.
Prime Minister @CMShehbaz greets reporters in German language upon arrival in Burgenstock, historic moments in Switzerland pic.twitter.com/Tu2FZucrFS
— Attaullah Tarar (@TararAttaullah) June 21, 2026
PM Shehbaz is not only fluent in German but also fluent in Arabic. He can also speak basic-level Turkish, Chinese, Russian, Pashtu, and Sindhi.
He learned German and Russian during the 1970s and 80s for his business dealings.
PM Shehbaz and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met US Vice President JD Vance in Bürgenstock, Switzerland today.
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.
Before this, 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.
Qatar says “specialised technical and expert groups have been formed to negotiate the terms of the final agreement, which will cover all aspects of the memorandum of understanding” between the US and Iran.
Both PM and Field Marshal arrived in Switzerland on Sunday (June 21st). The official talks between Iran and the US have kicked off.
