US-Iran Deal: The Swiss Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the US-Iran peace deal aimed at a ceasefire in West Asia is scheduled to take place on Friday, June 19 in Bürgenstock, Nidwalden canton of Switzerland.
A spokesperson for the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) said the union decided to sign the proposed agreement after diplomatic consultations with relevant stakeholders, including Iran, the US and Qatar.
Switzerland MoU will be sealed on June 19
News agency ANI quoted an FDFA spokesperson as saying, ‘For the last several days, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) has been in constant touch with the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar regarding the possibility of signing agreement documents between the US and Iran in Switzerland. For now, the signing is scheduled to take place on Friday 19 June in Bürgenstock in the Nidwalden canton.’
The Swiss Foreign Ministry further said that the selection of the venue was jointly proposed by the mediating countries, Pakistan and Qatar, with the US and Iran also involved in the agreement.
Detailed information about the program is not available
However, the ministry said that no additional information can be given at this stage regarding the format or proceedings of the signing and added that further information will be shared after necessary consultations. No further information can be provided about the process or details of the planned signing at this time. As soon as we are able to provide further information, we will definitely let you know.
Vice President JD Vance will attend
On Monday, US President Donald Trump said that his presence at the signing ceremony of the peace deal with Iran on Friday may not be possible. Expressing uncertainty about his presence at the agreement signing ceremony, Trump said that US Vice President JD Vance’s presence is certain.
What did Trump say on the deal with Iran?
Giving information about the peace agreement with Iran, Trump said on his Truth Social, ‘The deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Greetings to all! I fully approve the opening of the Strait of Hormuz without any charges and also order the immediate lifting of the US naval blockade. Ships around the world, start your engines. Let the oil flow begin.