Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke with his Swiss counterpart Ignazio Cassis about progress in US-Iran negotiations. Bern has offered to host the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the two nations, which Pakistan has been mediating.
These diplomatic exchanges highlight Pakistan's role as a mediator and underscore the ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions between the US and Iran, potentially impacting regional stability.
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has engaged in diplomatic discussions regarding the potential US-Iran agreement, speaking with both his Egyptian and Swiss counterparts. Switzerland has put forward a proposal to host the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, a process in which Pakistan has been acting as a chief mediator.
During a conversation with Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis, Dar expressed optimism about the progress made towards an understanding between the two nations. The Pakistani Foreign Ministry stated that both ministers agreed to maintain close contact, reflecting hope that the ongoing efforts would contribute to regional peace and stability.
Earlier, Dar had discussed US-Iran engagement with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty. Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi indicated that a memorandum of understanding with the US to end the war is closer than ever, urging an end to media speculation until its finalization. US President Donald Trump reposted Araghchi's statement on his Truth Social platform, after previously criticizing alleged leaks to state media as 'fake news'.