Swiss Vice President and Foreign Minister Cassis calls on the Prime Minister Sharif
BĂĽrgenstock – 22 June 2026 (Adnan Hameed) : Ignazio Cassis, Vice President and Foreign Minister of Switzerland called on the Prime Minister of Pakistan on the side lines of the ongoing technical level talks between USA and Iran at Burgenstock, Switzerland.
The Swiss Foreign Minister appreciated the mediation role played by Pakistan that steered the negotiation process leading to the signing of the Islamabad MoU between Iran and United States. He also expressed their willingness to contribute and assist the follow up process. The Prime Minister thanked the Swiss side and affirmed that successful implementation of Islamabad MoU will lead to regional peace and global economic stability.
On his part the Prime Minster appreciated the sustained Swiss investment in Pakistan and hoped that Swiss companies would further enhance their investments in Pakistan. He also offered Pakistan’s assistance of highly skilled IT/cyber security experts to fulfil the growing demand of Switzerland in these sectors, says press note. Additionally the two sides discussed the possibility of enhancing cooperation in mutually beneficial sectors of pharmaceuticals, tourism and climate change /disaster risk reduction.
Prime Minister Sharif also extended invitation to the Swiss Foreign Minster to visit Pakistan at mutually convenient dates.
