Islamabad: The foreign ministers of Pakistan and Switzerland have engaged in their second conversation within 24 hours, focusing on the ongoing efforts to secure a peace agreement between the United States and Iran. This dialogue comes amidst reports of a potential deal-signing event in Geneva.
According to Anadolu Agency, Pakistan's Foreign Ministry confirmed that Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar had a telephone discussion with his Swiss counterpart Ignazio Cassis. During this call, both ministers recognized the 'encouraging progress' towards a mutual understanding between Washington and Tehran.
The foreign ministers expressed their hope that the ongoing diplomatic initiatives would soon foster peace and stability in the Middle East. They also agreed to maintain close communication as developments unfold.
This recent conversation follows a previous call where Cassis commended Pakistan's mediation efforts, as reports emerged about a potential US-Iran agreement that could be formalized in Geneva.
Pakistan has been instrumental in facilitating dialogues between the two nations since brokering a ceasefire in April. On Friday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the US and Iran had agreed on a 'final text' for a pact aimed at resolving the conflict.
Sharif mentioned that Islamabad is collaborating closely with both governments to finalize the remaining details, emphasizing that 'peace has never been this close.' His statement came after US President Donald Trump noted on Thursday that he had called off planned airstrikes on Iran, citing significant advancements in negotiations.
Subsequent reports indicated that US Vice President JD Vance might travel to Europe to sign the potential agreement with Iran.
