Qatar announced on 21 June 2026 the start of the Lake Lucerne Summit and an initial high-level committee meeting involving representatives of Qatar, Pakistan, the United States and Iran. Qatar and Pakistan were described as mediators seeking a lasting agreement on issues covered by an existing memorandum of understanding.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari said specialized technical groups would work on the provisions of a final accord and follow-up groups would monitor the negotiating process. The announcement marked the opening of talks, rather than a completed agreement; a separate statement the next day reported their initial outcome.