ISLAMABAD: US Under Secretary of State John Bass and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Elizabeth Horst on Monday called on Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Islamabad and discussed bilateral relations.
During the meeting, both sides reviewed Pakistan-US bilateral relations and ongoing collaboration projects, said a Foreign Office statement.
The Deputy PM underscored the importance of productive and positive engagement between Pakistan and the United States.
According to a statement issued by the US Embassy on Monday, U.S. Acting Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs John Bass met with DPM Ishaq Dar and Pakistan Chief of the Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir.
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They reviewed approaches to expanding bilateral cooperation on security and economic issues, including fighting terrorism and violent extremism, and the significance of fostering regional stability and prosperity.
Under Secretary Bass expressed his gratitude for Pakistan’s continued cooperation in assisting Afghans in resettlement to the United States.
The Under Secretary congratulated the Deputy Prime Minister on Pakistan’s election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for 2025-2026. He expressed the United States’ interest in working closely with the government of Pakistan during its tenure.
