Terrorism, regional stability high on agenda
Abdul Hadi Mayar Islamabad
The visiting US Under Secretary of State John Bass held separate meetings with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir in Islamabad on Monday.
A statement by Foreign Office said accompanied by US Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Elizabeth Horst, John Bass called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar discussing ‘Pakistan-US bilateral relations and ongoing collaboration projects.’ It said, talking to them the Foreign Minister ‘underlined the importance of positive and productive engagement between Pakistan and the United States.’
US embassy Spokesperson Jonathan Lalley said, “they discussed approaches to expanding bilateral cooperation on economic and security issues, including countering terrorism and violent extremism, and the importance of fostering regional stability and prosperity.” “Under Secretary Bass expressed his gratitude for Pakistan’s continued cooperation in assisting Afghans in resettlement pathways to the United States,” the spokesperson said in a statement.
