War in Iran: Pakistani prime minister's visit to Switzerland postponed after U.S.-Tehran agreement signing
Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif postponed a planned visit to Switzerland scheduled for Friday, June 18.
- The postponement is linked to the electronic signing and implementation of the U.S.-Iran agreement, which was also set to be finalized on the same day.
- Pakistan's role as a mediator in the U.S.-Iran conflict is acknowledged, with the country supporting the next technical stages of the agreement.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has postponed a visit to Switzerland that was scheduled for Friday, June 18. The decision comes as the U.S. and Iran finalized the electronic signing of their agreement to end the war in the Middle East on the same day.
According to a Pakistani spokesperson, the planned visit was deferred because the "memorandum of understanding of Islamabad has already been signed electronically, has come into force and is now being implemented." This indicates a shift in focus towards the ongoing implementation of the U.S.-Iran accord.
The planned visit has been postponed because the memorandum of understanding of Islamabad has already been signed electronically, has come into force and is now being implemented.
Pakistan has played a mediating role in the conflict between the United States and Iran. The Pakistani spokesperson, Mosharraf Zaidi, stated that the country would support the subsequent technical phases of the agreement. The electronic signing of the accord occurred remotely, marking a significant step in the peace process.
Further details regarding the agreement and its implications are expected to emerge as the implementation process unfolds. The postponement of Sharif's visit highlights the international attention and diplomatic activity surrounding the U.S.-Iran peace deal.
Pakistan, as a mediator country, will support the next step at the technical level.
Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.