Dynamite News Pakistan, US agree to build on improvement in ties
Pakistan and the United States have agreed to maintain momentum in bilateral relations through high-level engagements and stronger counter-terrorism cooperation.
Islamabad: Pakistan and the United States have agreed to maintain momentum in bilateral relations through high-level engagements and stronger counter-terrorism cooperation.
A statement issued by the office of Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said that in talks with U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, both sides have "agreed to maintain high-level engagements to strengthen cooperation in areas of mutual interest."
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Abbasi over phone that Washington is keen to "further build this relationship" to ensure peace in the region.
This was the second call from a senior U.S. leader to Abbasi in as many days. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson had called a day earlier.
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Tillerson is expected visit the region next week. (ANI)