In a telephone conversation, Pakistan and Switzerland’s foreign ministers have expressed hope for a US-Iran deal, according to a post on X by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis have discussed “the encouraging progress towards an understanding between the United States and Iran”.

The Pakistani and Swiss ministers look forward to peace and stability in the region, according to the ministry.

“Both sides agreed to remain in close contact,” the post says.