Switzerland, which is hosting negotiations between Iran and the United States, announced on Monday the immediate launch of technical talks, a day after high-level delegations from both countries met to advance efforts to end the Middle East war.
In a statement issued by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), Bern welcomed what it described as agreement on a roadmap aimed at reaching a final deal within 60 days. "This roadmap creates the conditions for the immediate launch of new technical talks," the ministry said.
High-level delegations depart
The two delegations — led by US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf respectively — have now departed Switzerland to allow closed-door technical talks to proceed. Those sessions are expected to continue throughout the week at the Bürgenstock hotel complex in the Swiss Alps.
Roadmap confirmed by mediators
Pakistan and Qatar, the two mediating parties, issued a joint statement overnight confirming that both sides had "agreed on a roadmap to reach a final agreement within 60 days, laying the groundwork for the immediate launch of new technical discussions."
Iran and US react
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the outcome as representing "significant progress." The United States had not yet publicly commented on the results of the talks at the time of publication.
Switzerland's role
Bern expressed its readiness to continue supporting the process in line with what it called its tradition of offering good offices. "Our goal is for our diplomacy to prove useful for de-escalation, stability and peace," the FDFA statement said.
