The signing ceremony for the US-Iran peace agreement is set to take place in Geneva on June 19, with key representatives from both nations expected to attend. US Vice President JD Vance has confirmed his participation, while Iranian officials, including Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, are also anticipated to be present.
According to the New York Times on June 14, Ghalibaf and Araghchi are expected to head to Geneva for the signing ceremony. Ghalibaf, 64, has emerged as a prominent figure following the death of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in February. AFP reports that Ghalibaf is considered a key negotiator in the current conflict and has gained attention within the regime of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. He is one of the few high-ranking officials to survive the early stages of the conflict, which saw the deaths of several top leaders, including Khamenei and Ali Larijani, the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council.
Ghalibaf previously led the Iranian delegation in peace talks with the US, facilitated by Pakistan, where he met with Vice President Vance, marking one of the highest-level contacts between the two nations since the 1979 Iranian Revolution.
On the US side, Vice President Vance will represent the American negotiating team. However, there is speculation that President Donald Trump, who is keen to highlight the peace agreement as a significant achievement, may make an unexpected appearance. In a phone interview with Fox News on June 15, Vance stated, "I definitely plan to attend, but there is a possibility that President Trump may join us. We are reviewing details regarding the attendees for the signing ceremony." He also noted that the peace agreement was electronically signed on June 14, with the Geneva event serving as an official signing ceremony.
Currently, President Trump is in France for the G7 summit, taking place from June 15 to 17 in Évian-les-Bains, which is known for its Evian water source and is located 45 km from Geneva. Trump's Air Force One landed at Geneva Airport on June 15, allowing him the opportunity to extend his stay and meet with the Iranian delegation if he chooses. The Guardian reported that it remains uncertain whether Trump will attend all three days of the G7 summit, as he left the previous G7 meeting in Canada early to address the Iran conflict.
Representatives from Pakistan, who mediated the negotiations between the two countries, are also expected to be in Geneva to oversee the signing ceremony. Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar expressed gratitude on social media on June 14 for the diplomatic support provided by Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt during the negotiation process. The number and scale of participation from these key mediating countries have not been disclosed.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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