Summary Technical talks between the United States and Iran under the Islamabad MoU are set to begin today in Bürgenstock
ZURICH / BÜRGENSTOCK (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir held a key meeting with US Vice President JD Vance in Zurich on Sunday, as diplomatic efforts intensified under the ongoing US-Iran peace framework.
The meeting was also attended by US envoy Steve Witkoff and former US presidential adviser Jared Kushner, underscoring Washington’s high-level engagement in the process.
Meanwhile, technical-level negotiations between the United States and Iran are set to begin in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, today under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. Delegations from the United States, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar are participating in the discussions aimed at advancing the implementation of commitments agreed between Washington and Tehran.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and COAS & CDF Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir meeting with Vice President of the United States J.D. Vance and the US delegation on the sidelines of US-Iran technical level talks as a follow-up of Islamabad MoU being held in Burgenstock,… pic.twitter.com/l9svG0CwoB
— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) June 21, 2026
Officials said this marks the first formal round of engagement following the signing of the Islamabad MoU on June 17, 2026. Pakistan, which played a mediating role in the agreement, reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the implementation of understandings reached between the two sides.
In parallel, high-level Pakistan-Iran talks also commenced to strengthen bilateral ties and enhance diplomatic coordination. The Pakistani delegation includes Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, while the Iranian side is led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and COAS & CDF Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir meeting with the Iranian delegation led by Speaker of the Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi at US-Iran technical level talks as a follow-up of Islamabad MoU… pic.twitter.com/LPGOqrqRkZ
— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) June 21, 2026
Officials described the discussions as focused on mutual interests, regional stability, and continued high-level cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.
US-Iran agreement framework
The broader US-Iran deal was signed by US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif acting as mediator. Under the 14-point agreement, both sides agreed on a framework to end the conflict, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and initiate a 60-day roadmap for further negotiations.
The agreement, which effectively ended more than 100 days of hostilities, has been welcomed by the international community.
According to the deal, once a final settlement is reached on Iran’s nuclear programme, the United States will facilitate the release of a $300 billion reconstruction fund supported by regional partners.
