WASHINGTON D.C: Pakistan and the United States have reiterated their commitment to work together to promote bilateral relations and build strong and coordinated relations in diverse sectors.
The resolve was expressed during a meeting between deputy prime minister and foreign minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and US secretary of state Marco Rubio in Washington.
The two sides exchanged views on promotion of bilateral trade and economic ties and cooperation in important sectors including investment, agriculture, technology, and minerals. The discussion also focused on counter-terrorism and regional peace.
Deputy prime minister lauded the efforts of president Donald Trump and the US leadership regarding the promotion of global peace. He said the role and efforts of the US president in recent Pakistan-India standoff are commendable.
He said Pakistan is desirous to further expanding and strengthening of Pak-US bilateral relations. He said we are hopeful for positive headway in the ongoing trade dialogue between the two countries.
Ishaq Dar said there is unanimity in the stance and interests of both the countries regarding regional peace. He said Pakistani diaspora in the United States is playing a role of bridge between the two countries.
Deputy prime minister said Pakistan is an attractive destination for the US business community and investors.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged the matchless sacrifices of Pakistan in war against terror and said that Pakistan always played a positive role regarding the establishment of global and regional peace.
This is the first one-on-one meeting between the foreign ministers of Pakistan and the United States. Earlier, the two leaders had telephonic contacts.
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh was also present in the meeting.
