PM Shehbaz cancels Switzerland Visit as US-Iran MoU signed electronically
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ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s planned visit to Switzerland has been canceled after signing of Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (Mo U), according to sources. Report shared by ARY News said the visit was called off because all necessary signatures on agreement had already been completed. The premier had been scheduled to depart today in connection with the peace agreement. The development comes after all parties involved, along with the mediator, formally signed the Islamabad Agreement, marking a major diplomatic milestone. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif officially signed the historic Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran in his capacity as a mediator. The document also carries the signatures of the U.S. President and the Iranian President. The agreement is being described as a breakthrough that has eased tensions in the region, with hopes that it will help prevent further conflict between the two countries. Swiss government announced that negotiations between the United States and Iran were scheduled to take place on June 19 at the Bürgenstock Resort in Switzerland. US and Iran signed the historic memorandum, while U.S. officials reportedly read the text of the MoU before media representatives. The cancellation of the Switzerland visit has further highlighted the significance of the agreement, which supporters say represents a major step toward dialogue, diplomacy, and regional stability. Pakistan, Qatar request delay in release of US-Iran deal text, says JD Vance