PM Shehbaz Sharif Says Progress in Iran-US Talks Would Not Have Been Possible Without Field Marshal Asim Munir’s Efforts

US Vice President JD Vance (2ndR), US President's special envoy Steve Witkoff (L), Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (2ndL) and Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir shake hands ahead of a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026, as part of high-level talks aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict. A new round of negotiations over the Middle East war was set to kick off on June 21, 2026 with Iranian negotiators arriving in the Swiss host city hours ahead of US Vice President JD Vance, even as Tehran said it was closing the Strait of Hormuz again over Israeli attacks in Lebanon. (Photo by Nathan Howard / POOL / AFP)

Islamabad (HRNW)- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that progress in the Iran-US talks would not have been possible without the efforts and leadership of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir.

In a statement posted on the social networking platform X (formerly Twitter), Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the successful conclusion of the first high-level committee meeting held in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, as part of the ongoing dialogue process between Iran and the United States.

The Prime Minister said that the meeting resulted in an agreement to develop a roadmap aimed at reaching a final agreement within 60 days. He added that a high-level committee for political oversight had been established and further technical negotiations would also begin.

According to Shehbaz Sharif, the first high-level committee meeting held under the framework of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concluded successfully in a positive and constructive atmosphere, with encouraging progress achieved during the discussions.

The Prime Minister appreciated the leadership of both the United States and Iran for their commitment to constructive engagement and thanked all friendly and brotherly countries that supported the advancement of this historic diplomatic process.

He particularly acknowledged the role of Qatar, stating that its efforts were instrumental in creating a favorable environment for dialogue. He also thanked the Swiss government for hosting and facilitating the talks.

Paying tribute to Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, the Prime Minister said that his tireless efforts, determination and steadfast commitment played a crucial role in the success of the negotiations. He emphasized that the progress achieved would not have been possible without the Field Marshal’s contributions.

Shehbaz Sharif also praised the diplomatic efforts of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, the Foreign Office team, and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi for their important role in advancing the peace process.

The Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to continuing its sincere and constructive role in promoting peace, dialogue and diplomacy for the sustainable and peaceful resolution of international disputes.

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