Pakistan Confirms It Will Chair Iran-U.S. Peace Deal Signing in Geneva

Pakistan is set to preside over the signing ceremony of a peace agreement between Iran and the United States in Geneva this Friday, June 19. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed the historic event, announcing the definitive end of hostilities between the two nations after a 3-month and 16-day conflict.

Sharif stated during a National Assembly session that the ceremony for this "historic agreement" will take place in Geneva, with Pakistan presiding. He highlighted the crucial contributions of regional allies, including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, to the mediation process. He also specifically praised the Pakistani army chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, for his "extraordinary role" in achieving peace.

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The ceremony for this historic agreement will take place on Friday, June 19, in Geneva and, by the grace of God, will be presided over by Pakistan.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance indicated his intention to attend the ceremony, leaving open the possibility of President Donald Trump also traveling to Geneva. Trump had previously confirmed the end of the conflict on social media without providing further details. Vance told Fox News that while he plans to be there, the president's attendance is still being finalized.

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Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir played an extraordinary role in achieving this purpose (peace), for which the entire nation, including myself, pays tribute to him.

From Iran, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed that the final text of the agreement, known as the Islamabad Accord, has been completed. He reiterated that the signing ceremony will occur on Friday, though he did not specify the attendees. Sharif mentioned that mediators would hold further meetings in the coming days to finalize the technical and protocol aspects of the event.

This development follows the Islamabad Dialogue held on April 11-12, where U.S. and Iranian officials met. Those negotiations concluded without decisive progress due to significant differences regarding Iran's nuclear program and control over the Strait of Hormuz. The current agreement marks a significant diplomatic achievement for Pakistan and its allies.

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I believe we are still defining the logistics of who will attend that signing ceremony. I certainly plan to be there, but it is possible that the President himself will also attend.