Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has cancelled his scheduled visit to Switzerland, according to diplomatic sources. The trip was expected to take place as part of follow-up engagements related to the US-Iran memorandum of understanding. The cancellation comes amid changes in the planned diplomatic schedule.
Sources said the prime minister was due to depart for Switzerland on Thursday. However, the visit was called off after the signing of the Islamabad memorandum of understanding. Officials said the initial agreement had already been formalised at a higher level.
Diplomatic sources added that technical-level negotiations will now be conducted separately. These talks will cover various issues included in the broader framework of the memorandum. They said the process remains part of ongoing implementation discussions among involved parties.
Earlier, Pakistan played a mediating role in the US-Iran agreement, which was signed in Islamabad. The accord was also signed by US and Iranian leadership, with Pakistan acting as a facilitator. The Switzerland meeting was expected to host initial implementation discussions.
Officials did not provide further details on whether a new schedule for the prime minister’s visit would be announced. However, they said diplomatic engagement will continue through established channels. The focus remains on advancing technical discussions under the agreement framework.