New York: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with the U.S. Secretary o State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio, in Washington D.C.
During their warm and cordial meeting, the two leaders appreciated the positive trajectory of Pak-U.S. bilateral relations over the past year. They discussed wide-ranging issues of mutual interest and agreed to upscale and strengthen economic and trade relations, cultural cooperation as well as partnership in counter-terrorism and security domains.
While exchanging views on the evolving regional and global situation, the DPM/FM expressed his deep admiration for President Trump’s vision and commitment to peace, including his support for the U.S.–Iran ceasefire and the dispatch of a high-level
delegation led by Vice President J.D. Vance to Pakistan for the Islamabad Peace Talks.
Secretary Rubio acknowledged Pakistan’s diplomatic and mediatory efforts. He also commended close engagement and continued coordination between Pakistan’s leadership and the U.S. Administration.
The DPM/FM expressed confidence that Pakistan’s continued sincere efforts for peace and stability in the region and beyond, with the support of friendly countries, will yield positive results.
During the discussions, the DPM/FM deeply appreciated the pivotal role played by President Trump and Secretary Rubio in de-escalating tensions between Pakistan and India last year and averting a broader conflict between the two nuclear armed states.
The DPM/FM also conveyed Pakistan’s concerns regarding the use of Afghan territory by terrorist groups against Pakistan and stressed the need for enhanced counter-terrorism cooperation to address security challenges.
Fondly recalling the longstanding partnership between the two countries, the two leaders agreed to continue to work together to further strengthen the Pakistan-U.S. partnership, which is marked by high-level engagement and shared interest in regional peace, security, and economic prosperity.
