ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday held a telephonic conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
They discussed bilateral relations, regional security and economic cooperation.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening partnership with the US and called for strengthening cooperation in trade, investment and counter-terrorism.
The US Secretary of State expressed his desire to cooperate with Pakistan in various areas of trade and investment, especially in key minerals.
He said that cooperation in economy and trade would be the hallmark of future relations between the two countries.
He appreciated Pakistan’s efforts in the fight against terrorism and expressed the US desire to further enhance counter-terrorism cooperation.
Ishaq Dar highlighted Pakistan’s efforts in the successful fight against terrorism during 2013-18, which caused huge economic and humanitarian losses to Pakistan.
The two sides also discussed the situation in Afghanistan. The US Secretary of State agreed on the need to resolve the issue of US military equipment left in Afghanistan.
The two sides agreed to remain in close contact and work together to advance the common interests of the two countries.
