Pakistan's foreign ministry confirmed that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his chief of staff have departed for Switzerland to take part in talks between Washington and Tehran. The US delegation, with Vice President Vance already en route, plans to focus on Iran's nuclear program and a Lebanon ceasefire, according to the Pakistani announcement.
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry confirmed early Sunday that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his chief of staff have arrived in Switzerland to participate in the US-Iran talks, following a series of reports over the past few days. The confirmation came at 08:38 Jerusalem, shortly after the delegation's departure was first reported at 04:21 Jerusalem, according to The Zioneer's prior bulletins. The arrival adds a mediating dimension to the discussions, which US Vice President JD Vance said will focus on the Iranian nuclear program and advancing a ceasefire in Lebanon. Vance landed in Switzerland earlier Sunday, as reported at 08:14 Jerusalem, and the first session of talks, reported at 08:22 Jerusalem, centered on Lebanon. The development follows days of technical-level talks mediated by Pakistan and a brief cancellation of a planned visit on Thursday, as reported by the desk. The Pakistani army chief was also part of the delegation, according to earlier reports at 04:21 Jerusalem. The talks mark the first direct diplomatic engagement between Washington and Tehran in this round, with Iran's foreign minister reportedly considering a trip to Switzerland, as The Zioneer reported at 10:38 Jerusalem on Saturday. The status of any formal agreement or MOU remains unconfirmed, and the Pakistani role is described as facilitation rather than negotiation.
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