ISLAMABAD (special crosspondent) – Leaders from Pakistan, the United States, and Qatar on Sunday expressed significant optimism that the ongoing Bürgenstock talks would serve as a catalyst for promoting global peace, international security, and economic prosperity worldwide, signaling a desire to “turn over a new leaf” in the Middle East. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, US Vice President JD Vance, and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, speaking to the media ahead of the technical-level discussions between Iran and the United States, jointly emphasised that these collaborative diplomatic efforts herald the commencement of a crucial process aimed at forging a sustainable future and achieving an agreement for global stability. The talks, hosted and mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, are designed to finalise the details of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the US and Iran, intended to de-escalate hostilities and establish a framework for a lasting resolution to regional peace and stability.

Prime Minister Shehbaz’s Hope for Positive Outcomes

In his address, Prime Minister Shehbaz conveyed his earnest hope that the deliberations between the United States and Iran would yield positive results, culminating in a document that would advance the cause of peace, progress, and prosperity across the globe. Present at the occasion were US Vice President JD Vance, Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, along with members of various delegations, including Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi and Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar.

Crucial Talks for Regional Peace and Global Economy

Prime Minister Shehbaz underscored the critical importance of these talks for regional peace and prosperity, acknowledging the immense challenges the ongoing crisis has posed to the international community. He extended his gratitude to US President Donald Trump for his visionary and dynamic leadership, which facilitated this pivotal meeting in Switzerland. He also lauded US Vice President J D Vance for his leadership during the negotiations and commended the Prime Minister of Qatar and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for their outstanding contributions and persistent efforts. The Prime Minister articulated that the collective leadership of the participating nations possessed the potential to establish enduring peace globally through these discussions. “I think together all these efforts have culminated here in this wonderful, humanistic Bürgenstock. It’s really very wonderful to be here. Hopefully, when we go back to our homes, we’ll have some wonderful paper in our hands which will promote peace, progress, and prosperity around the globe,” he remarked.

US Vice President Applauds Pakistani Leadership

US Vice President JD Vance, in turn, expressed his appreciation for the leadership roles and sustained peace efforts of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. “We would not be here without the Field Marshal who is a great military leader, statesman and diplomat,” Vance stated. He further added, “I have a few other notes of appreciation. First of all, to the Prime Minister of Pakistan — a dear friend of the President, a dear friend of mine, and a guy whose leadership and very careful, skilled negotiations have gotten us to this point. Also to his Field Marshal in Pakistan, Asim Munir…I’ve probably talked to Field Marshal Munir more than I’ve talked to anybody else over the last three months. We would not be here without his statesmanship,” Vance added. He also acknowledged the Qatari leader, referring to him as an