The United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed concern over terrorist attacks on Pakistan launched from Afghan soil. He said the US does not want Pakistan to face terrorism.
Rubio said Pakistan was worried about attacks coming from Afghanistan. He added that the Afghan Taliban had failed to stop cross-border terrorism.
He also said Pakistan had taken action against attacks launched from Afghan territory.
Rubio appreciates Pakistan’s role in promoting Middle East peace efforts
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently praised Pakistan for its role in supporting peace efforts in the Middle East. He also expressed Washington’s appreciation for Islamabad’s diplomatic efforts.
In a message posted on X, Rubio thanked Pakistan for its continued role in promoting peace in the region. He said both countries were working together on regional peace and security.
Rubio said he also discussed relations between the two countries with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Both sides agreed on the need to strengthen their ties.
He added that the US and Pakistan wanted to build a strong partnership to improve security and bring more economic opportunities to both countries.
What did Pakistan and the US discuss?
Earlier, Ishaq Dar held a bilateral meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington.
During the meeting, both leaders expressed satisfaction over the progress in Pakistan-US relations. They also discussed the changing regional and global situation.
The two sides agreed to increase cooperation in areas of shared interest. These included trade, investment, security and counter-terrorism.
They also agreed to strengthen their partnership through high-level meetings and joint efforts to promote regional peace, security and economic growth.
