BURGENSTOCK (Kashmir English): The ongoing diplomatic process talks between Iran and the United States have made significant progress, where the two sides agreed on a formal roadmap to reach a comprehensive agreement within the next 60 days.
A joint statement issued by Qatar and Pakistan after the meeting said that the first high-level talks under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) were concluded in a positive and constructive atmosphere.
Progress was made on several important issues during the talks, including the establishment of a permanent mechanism for future technical negotiations.
According to the statement, the two sides have agreed to form a high-level committee that will provide political oversight of the entire negotiation process.
The main negotiators will regularly brief the committee on progress, while special working groups will also be established on the nuclear program, sanctions, and dispute resolution and monitoring.
The statement said that a special system of direct communication between the parties has also been established to ensure the safe passage of commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz and to avoid any misunderstanding or unpleasant incident.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi
Quoting the joint statement, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said in his statement on social media that important progress has been made in ending the Lebanon war with tireless Pakistani and Qatari mediation.
He said that restrictions on oil and petrochemical exports were lifted, and the blockade of Iran was lifted, while some frozen assets were released, and a major reconstruction and development project was launched for Iran.
Abbas Araqchi added in his statement that the first real test is the establishment of the Lebanon Deconfliction Cell.
Progress was also made on matters related to Lebanon, where the parties agreed to establish a joint deconfliction cell with the support of Lebanon and third countries, the aim of which will be to ensure the implementation of the memorandum of understanding on the cessation of military operations in Lebanon.
The joint statement said that technical-level talks will continue throughout the week in Bergen, while Qatar and Pakistan will continue to play their role in moving the talks forward in a positive and fruitful direction.
Qatar and Pakistan appreciated the US and Iran’s commitment to diplomacy and a peaceful solution, and also thanked all friendly countries that provided support for the success of the negotiation process.
