Akshay DidwaniyaPakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the first high-level committee meeting held under the Islamabad Memorandum between Iran and the United States concluded successfully in Switzerland with both sides agreeing on a 60-day roadmap toward a final deal.
Pakistan Leads Diplomatic Push Between Washington and Tehran
Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif declared a diplomatic milestone on Monday announcing that the first formal meeting of the high-level committee under the Islamabad Memorandum between Iran and the United States ended on a hopeful note in Switzerland.
The historic Geneva talks marked the beginning of a structured dialogue process between two nations that have been locked in deep hostility for decades. Sharif confirmed the development through a post on social media platform X, saying the negotiations unfolded in a positive and constructive atmosphere.
“Negotiations proceeded in a positive and constructive atmosphere and yielded an encouraging result,” Sharif wrote on X.
Roadmap to a Final Deal Agreed Within 60 Days
The two sides reached consensus on a detailed roadmap pointing toward a final agreement one that both parties must sign within 60 days. That development alone represents a significant diplomatic step forward in a region long defined by conflict and mistrust.
Both delegations also agreed to establish a dedicated high-level committee designed to provide political oversight throughout the negotiation process. Technical consultations between the two sides are expected to begin immediately in the days ahead.
The Islamabad Memorandum brokered by Pakistan has now demonstrated its first concrete results since the framework took shape earlier this year. It positions Pakistan as an active facilitator in one of the world’s most sensitive geopolitical disputes.
Sharif Thanks Qatar and Switzerland for Their Role
Sharif expressed his personal gratitude to the leadership of both the United States and Iran crediting their consistent willingness to engage constructively as the driving force behind Monday’s progress.
He also extended recognition to Qatar for its behind-the-scenes work in creating the conditions necessary for dialogue to take place. Switzerland the host nation received separate acknowledgment for facilitating the Geneva meeting itself.
Pakistan’s prime minister made clear that his country would remain a committed and good-faith participant in advancing diplomacy. Sharif stated that Islamabad would continue to push sincerely for a lasting, peaceful resolution one that serves the long-term interests of the entire region.
Pakistan’s Role Grows in Global Diplomacy
The successful conclusion of this first meeting elevates Pakistan’s standing as a credible neutral party in complex international negotiations. For months, Islamabad worked quietly in the background engaging both Washington and Tehran to build enough trust for a structured dialogue to begin.
With the 60-day countdown now underway, the coming weeks will test whether this promising start translates into a durable agreement. Regional powers, Gulf states, and the broader international community are watching closely aware that a breakthrough between Iran and the United States would reshape the geopolitical landscape across the Middle East and beyond.
Mayur Mohta
Pratik Agrawal
Aditya Didwaniya
