Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met US Vice President JD Vance in Switzerland on the sidelines of ongoing Iran–US technical-level talks.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir also joined the meeting as Pakistan continues its mediation role in the diplomatic process.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, held a meeting with US Vice President JD Vance in Bürgenstock, Switzerland.
Senior US officials Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were also present during the engagement, according to sources familiar with the talks.
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The meeting took place alongside ongoing technical-level negotiations between the United States and Iran in the Swiss resort town.
US, Iranian delegations present in talks
According to reports, the US delegation in Switzerland includes Vice President JD Vance, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and adviser Jared Kushner.
On the Iranian side, the delegation is led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
Officials say the presence of multiple global figures reflects the high diplomatic sensitivity of the ongoing negotiations.
Sources say Pakistan and Qatar are playing a key mediating role in the talks, helping facilitate communication between the US and Iranian sides.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is in Switzerland as part of Pakistan’s representation in the process, while Field Marshal Asim Munir is also actively participating in the engagements.
Diplomatic efforts are focused on building confidence between the parties and supporting progress toward a possible ceasefire framework.
Focus on Iran–US negotiations
The discussions in Switzerland are linked to the implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran.
Officials say the talks are aimed at advancing technical-level understandings, including steps toward reducing regional tensions.
Observers note that if the process succeeds, it could mark a significant diplomatic breakthrough for regional stability.
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