ISLAMABAD: US Acting Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs John Bass on Monday held delegation-level discussions with Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch in Islamabad.
The two sides held wide-ranging talks on the entire spectrum of bilateral ties, including progress on the existing dialogue mechanisms on energy, trade, security, climate change, health and counter-terrorism.
The Foreign Secretary noted the importance Pakistan attaches to its relations with the United States. She underscored the need to upgrade the bilateral mechanisms, especially in the defence and economic fields, and work towards building a broad-based and meaningful bilateral relationship.
The Under-Secretary Bass thanked the Foreign Secretary for the opportunity to engage substantively on issues of common interest. He added the US desires to partner with Pakistan in its efforts to stabilize and strengthen the economy. He expressed appreciation for the resilience displayed by Pakistan in the face of recent challenges like terrorist attacks and floods.
Under Secretary Bass also paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
