DOHA — Qatar announced on Sunday the start of negotiations between the United States and Iran in Switzerland with the participation of Qatari and Pakistani mediators to discuss the implementation of the interim agreement between the two sides.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari said specialized technical and expert working groups had been established to negotiate the provisions of a final agreement covering all aspects of the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran.
He added that follow-up groups had also been formed to oversee the implementation of the memorandum and monitor progress toward reaching a final agreement.
As one of the mediating countries, Qatar will continue working with Pakistan and all concerned parties “to foster a positive environment that enables the negotiations to achieve their objectives,” Al-Ansari said.
He expressed appreciation to Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UAE and other friendly countries for their contributions to the diplomatic process between the United States and Iran.
Al-Ansari also reaffirmed Doha’s “full support” for efforts aimed at ensuring the success of the negotiations and reaching a final agreement that promotes lasting peace, security and stability in the region.
Iran’s state-run broadcaster IRIB reported earlier that delegations from Iran, the United States and Qatar had begun a trilateral meeting to discuss a comprehensive ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of frozen Iranian assets.
US and Iranian delegations arrived in Switzerland earlier on Sunday for technical negotiations under the memorandum of understanding signed on Wednesday to end the months-long Middle East conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The talks in Burgenstock are being led by US Vice President JD Vance, while the Iranian delegation is headed by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi under Pakistani mediation.
Source: Saudi Gazette