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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the first High-Level Committee meeting under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding concluded successfully on Monday [1].
The meeting marks a critical step in diplomatic efforts to resolve long-standing tensions between the U.S. and Iran. With mediation provided by Pakistan and Qatar, the talks aim to establish a stable framework for peace and security in the region.
The discussions took place in Bürgenstock, a resort town in Switzerland [1]. Sharif said the gathering was the "successful conclusion of the first High-Level Committee meeting held under the framework of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding" [1].
According to the prime minister, the delegations from the U.S., Iran, Qatar, and Pakistan reached an agreement on a roadmap toward a final deal [2]. He said "significant progress was achieved toward a final agreement" [2].
Sharif praised the leadership of both the U.S. and Iran for their commitment to constructive engagement [4]. He said the talks yielded "encouraging progress" [3] and emphasized the importance of diplomacy in achieving sustainable regional stability.
Throughout the session, the mediating parties focused on the objectives outlined in the Islamabad MoU. The roadmap agreed upon by the participants is intended to guide the subsequent stages of negotiations to ensure a comprehensive settlement between the two nations [2].
The prime minister's remarks follow his return home after overseeing the diplomatic proceedings in Switzerland [2]. He said he supports continued dialogue as the primary mechanism for resolving the disputes between Washington and Tehran [3].
“significant progress was achieved toward a final agreement”
The establishment of a roadmap under the Islamabad MoU indicates a shift toward structured, mediated diplomacy between the U.S. and Iran. By utilizing Switzerland as a neutral venue and Pakistan and Qatar as intermediaries, the parties are attempting to bypass direct bilateral friction to find a sustainable exit strategy from years of diplomatic deadlock.
