Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir meet US Vice President JD Vance in Zurich.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir held talks with US Vice President JD Vance in Zurich on Sunday as diplomatic momentum continued under the recently agreed US-Iran framework.
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US envoy Steve Witkoff and former presidential adviser Jared Kushner also joined the meeting.
Meanwhile, officials prepared to launch the next phase of negotiations linked to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.
Technical Talks Move to Implementation
Representatives from the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar will begin technical discussions today in Bürgenstock, Switzerland.
The talks aim to turn the commitments in the agreement into practical steps.
Moreover, the meeting marks the first formal engagement since leaders signed the Islamabad MoU on 17 June 2026.
Pakistan has pledged to continue supporting diplomatic efforts and help advance progress between Tehran and Washington.
Agreement Shifts Focus to Long-Term Stability
US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed the 14-point framework agreement, while Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif participated as mediator.
Under the understanding, Washington and Tehran agreed to pursue a pathway to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
In addition, both sides set a 60-day timeline for further negotiations.
The agreement attracted broad international attention because it followed more than 100 days of regional conflict.
Next Stage Centres on Nuclear Negotiations
Negotiators will now focus on unresolved issues, particularly Iran’s nuclear programme.
At the same time, officials plan to address economic measures and long-term implementation mechanisms.
According to the agreement, the United States will support the release of a proposed $300 billion reconstruction fund backed by regional countries once negotiators reach a final settlement.
Therefore, international attention has shifted to whether technical talks can deliver a comprehensive and lasting agreement.
