BÜRGENSTOCK (SWITZERLAND): Technical-level talks between the United States and Iran commenced on Sunday in the Swiss resort town of Bürgenstock as diplomats sought to advance discussions under the framework of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and US Vice President J.D. Vance held a meeting on the sidelines of the US-Iran technical-level talks as a follow-up to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.
Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were also present.
On the sidelines of the talks, high-level officials from several countries also held consultations, reflecting the broader diplomatic engagement surrounding the negotiations.
The discussions are being closely watched by regional and international stakeholders amid efforts to maintain dialogue and promote stability.
The Swiss resort town of Bürgenstock has increasingly been used in recent years as a discreet venue for sensitive diplomatic engagements, offering a neutral and secure setting away from direct political pressures.
While details of the current agenda remain limited, diplomatic sources suggest the discussions are focused on establishing a structured framework for continued engagement between Washington and Tehran, with broader regional stakeholders also watching closely.
Sources familiar with the matter say the opening session was largely procedural, focusing on setting expectations, outlining working groups, and establishing communication channels for follow-up discussions. Further sessions are expected to take place over the coming days, with negotiators aiming to narrow gaps on key technical and policy issues.
Officials have not yet released an official joint statement, and no detailed readouts have been provided to the press. However, diplomatic observers say the atmosphere appears cautiously constructive, with both sides signaling willingness to continue engagement despite longstanding differences.
