A Pakistani delegation has arrived in Switzerland to participate in the signing ceremony of the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, as preparations continue for the Pakistan-hosted event scheduled for Friday.
According to the 24NewsHD TV channel, the advance delegation, led by Foreign Secretary Amina Baloch, reached Switzerland ahead of the formal ceremony.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to depart later on Thursday to attend the event and represent Pakistan at the signing proceedings.
According to officials, the United States delegation will be led by Vice-President JD Vance, while the Iranian delegation will be headed by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has also confirmed the US-Iran accord, stating that Iran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz while the United States will lift its naval blockade.
He said the agreement represents an important step towards reducing tensions and restoring stability in the region.
The prime minister further announced that technical-level negotiations between the two sides will begin in Switzerland on Friday.
These discussions are expected to focus on the implementation of the understandings already reached and pave the way for broader negotiations in the coming weeks.
