ISLAMABAD — Pakistan confirmed on Monday that it will host the signing ceremony on Friday in Switzerland for a peace agreement between the United States and Iran, according to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The memorandum of understanding is scheduled to be officially signed on June 19 in Geneva, Pakistani officials said. Sharif announced the development early Monday, stating that Pakistan would host the ceremony following its mediation efforts in the negotiations.
"The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete," U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, shortly before Sharif's announcement. Trump authorized steps including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and removal of the U.S. naval blockade against Iranian ports.
Pakistan has played a key mediating role in the talks aimed at ending the conflict between the U.S. and Iran, which lasted more than 100 days and involved military operations on multiple fronts, including Lebanon. Iranian officials confirmed the agreement had been reached, though they indicated implementation would follow the formal signing.
Details of the precise terms of the memorandum remain limited. According to reports citing Pakistani and Iranian sources, the pact includes provisions for the immediate and permanent termination of military operations, Iran clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, and U.S. commitments on sanctions relief and force withdrawals, subject to verification.
Sharif praised Pakistan's diplomatic efforts, including the involvement of the army chief and senior ministers, in securing the tentative deal. He described the agreement as historic and congratulated the Pakistani people and the international community.
The signing is expected to take place at Pakistan's diplomatic mission to the United Nations in Geneva, at Iran's insistence on the Swiss venue, according to diplomatic sources. Switzerland has welcomed the development.
Both the U.S. and Iran have faced international pressure to resolve the conflict, which disrupted global energy markets and raised concerns over broader regional stability. Mediators including Qatar also contributed to the process.
As of Monday, preparations for the Friday ceremony were underway, Pakistani officials said, though full details on attendance and the exact format were not immediately released. Iran’s Supreme National Security Council stated that the text of the memorandum had been finalized.
The agreement marks a significant step after months of indirect negotiations, though implementation timelines and verification mechanisms are expected to be clarified following the signing.
