US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he held a meeting with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, reaffirming Washington’s appreciation for Islamabad’s diplomatic role in promoting peace efforts in the Middle East.
In a message posted on X, Rubio thanked Pakistan for “the role Pakistan continues to play in advancing peace in the Middle East,” highlighting ongoing cooperation between the two countries on regional stability and security matters.
The two leaders also discussed the broader US-Pakistan relationship and agreed on the importance of strengthening bilateral ties. Rubio said both sides were committed to working together to build “a meaningful partnership for better security and more prosperity for our two nations.”
The meeting comes amid continued diplomatic engagement between Islamabad and Washington on regional peace, economic cooperation, and strategic partnership initiatives.
Earlier, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar held a bilateral meeting with the U.S Secretary of State, Marco Rubio in Washington.
During the meeting, the two leaders expressed satisfaction over the positive momentum in the Pak-US bilateral relations and exchanged views on the evolving regional and global situation.
The two sides agreed to strengthen the bilateral cooperation in all areas of mutual interest, including trade and investment, security, and counter-terrorism. They also agreed to advance the Pak-US partnership, propelled by high-level exchanges and shared interests in regional peace, security and prosperity.
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