US Vice President JD Vance praised his wife Usha Vance and Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir
June 21, 2026: US Vice President JD Vance on Sunday named his wife Usha Vance and Pakistan Field Marshal Asim Munir as his favourite Indian and Pakistani individuals while speaking during high-level talks between the United States and Iran in Switzerland. Vance made the remarks in a light-hearted moment, saying that the two people held a special place in his life.
Speaking at the talks, Vance also welcomed the recent diplomatic breakthrough between Washington and Tehran. Referring to the interim agreement signed earlier this week, he said the United States was grateful that a diplomatic path had been found after months of tensions. However, he added that it remained to be seen how much progress both sides could achieve in the coming weeks.
The comments came as American and Iranian delegations began their first round of direct talks at a luxury resort in Switzerland, with representatives from Pakistan and Qatar participating as mediators. Describing the meeting as historic, Vance said the goal was to promote peace, ensure the free flow of oil, and improve relations with Iran. He added that the talks offered an opportunity to “turn over a new leaf” and build a new relationship with the Iranian people through diplomacy.