Switzerland welcomes 'constructive progress' in US-Iran negotiations

Geneva (ANTARA) - The Swiss government, on Monday, welcomed the “constructive progress” achieved during talks between Iran, the United States (US), and mediators that continued throughout Sunday night (21/6) at the Buergenstock Resort, Switzerland.

The Swiss Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement, noted that its country appreciates the formation of a high-level committee by the parties based on a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by the US and Iran, describing it as a “positive step” towards further political and technical processes.

The Ministry stated that the agreement on a roadmap, aimed at reaching a final deal within 60 days, creates conditions that support “restarting new technical discussions as soon as possible.”

“Switzerland remains ready to support this process,” the statement said.

According to a joint statement released early Monday morning by the mediators, Pakistan and Qatar, the first session of high-level negotiations under the MoU has officially concluded at the Buergenstock resort.

Based on the MoU, the parties have agreed to form a high-level committee that will provide political oversight of the mediation process, the joint statement explained.

The committee has also agreed on a roadmap to reach a final agreement within 60 days, laying the foundation for resuming further technical talks as soon as possible.

The parties have agreed to create a conflict de-escalation unit involving the relevant parties and the Republic of Lebanon, facilitated by the mediators, to ensure compliance with the cessation of military operations in Lebanon in accordance with the terms of the MoU.

The joint statement added that technical discussions on all issues will continue until the end of this week at the Buergenstock resort.