On June 22, local time, Middle Eastern media outlet Al Jazeera reported, citing a joint statement from Pakistan and Qatar, that the first day of high-level negotiations in Switzerland had concluded.
The talks were mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, which stated that the discussions were conducted in a "positive and constructive atmosphere."
According to the joint statement, both sides agreed to establish a high-level committee to politically oversee the implementation of the MOU. The chief negotiators from both countries will report regularly to this committee while also leading working groups focused on nuclear issues, sanctions, monitoring, and dispute resolution.
The high-level committee also agreed on a roadmap to reach a final agreement within 60 days. Additionally, a separate communication channel will be established to ensure the safety of commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to prevent accidental clashes and misunderstandings.
Iran reported some progress on certain issues. Esmail Baghaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, emphasized that the Iranian delegation reiterated the need for an end to conflicts across all fronts, including Lebanon. He also noted "good progress" on issues related to the sale of Iranian oil and the release of frozen assets.
However, the atmosphere of the negotiations cooled significantly following President Trump's remarks. Baghaei stated, "When President Trump made threatening comments during the talks, the Iranian delegation expressed that it could not continue the four-party discussions involving the U.S., Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar."
He added, "Qatar and Pakistan sought to continue the talks, but we stated that it could not be a four-party meeting. The Iranian delegation's position is that the other party must fulfill its commitments."
While the negotiations made progress in establishing a management structure for the implementation of the MOU, disagreements remain regarding issues related to the Lebanese front, sanctions relief, and navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Nevertheless, both sides agreed to continue follow-up negotiations. The mediating countries, Qatar and Pakistan, announced that technical discussions on all issues will continue at the Bürgenstock Resort for the remainder of the week.
Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani also shared a photo on social media with U.S. negotiators, including Vice President J. Vance and Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law, stating, "The work (on negotiations) continues."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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