Ishaq Dar meets US Secretary Rubio in Washington
Both leaders reaffirm their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations
WASHINGTON ( WEB NEWS )
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday held first meeting with Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and praised the country’s “constructive role” in global and regional peace.
The ties between Islamabad and Washington have seen improvement following a prolonged diplomatic chill. There has been a visible thaw, marked by US President Donald Trump’s warm reception of Field Marshal Asim Munir at the White House last month.
The acknowledgement also holds significance as Pakistan has maintained that it has been a victim of terrorism and repeatedly called on India to ensure that it does not sponsor terrorism against Islamabad.
During the meeting with his Pakistani counterpart, which lasted for 40 minutes, the US top diplomat acknowledged Pakistan’s unmatched sacrifices in the war on terror and praised the country’s constructive role in global and regional peace.
Dar was warmly received upon arrival at the US State Department, where Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, was also present, state media reported.
The meeting was held at the delegation level, with senior officials from both sides in attendance. The two sides discussed a broad range of issues including bilateral ties, prospects for enhanced cooperation in trade, economy, investment, counterterrorism, and regional peace.
Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and agreed to work together for shared goals.
FM Dar appreciated President Donald Trump’s role in de-escalating Pakistan-India tensions, calling his efforts commendable. He said Pakistan seeks deeper and more stable ties with the US.
Dar expressed optimism over progress in trade talks and noted alignment in both countries’ interests and perspectives on regional peace. He also stated that the Pakistani diaspora continues to act as a bridge between the two nations.