Accompanied by the Pakistan Ambassador to the US, Jalil Abbas Jilani, Fatemi discussed with Rice the evolving regional scenario and how the two countries could cooperate to achieve their shared goals.
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Special Assistant to Prime Minister (PM) on Foreign Affairs Tariq Fatemi has held a meeting with US senator Feinstein.
Both sides reviewed the current state of Pak-US relations and expressed their satisfaction at the positive trajectory of the relationship.
Mr Fatemi informed the Senator that arrangements were being made to completely secure the Pakistani territory from militants’ through holding the gains in Fata and establishing the civilian set up in the area.
Senator Feinstein noted Pakistan’s efforts to eliminate terrorism and stabilise the region. He assured that US would closely work with all stakeholders on projects which could lead to sustainable development in Pakistan.
US Deputy Secretary of State Blinken lauds role of Pakistan in reconciliation process between Afghan Govt and Taliban.
Fatemi briefed Blinken on the Prime Minister’s consistent policy of outreach to Pakistan’s neighbours and his commitment to maintaining cordial relations with all its neighbours, including Afghanistan and India, the statement said.
General John F. Campbell, Commander Resolute Support Mission and United States Forces – Afghanistan called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif at General Headquarters (GHQ) Rawalpindi today.
General Campbell also appreciated the gains made during Operation Zarb-e-Azab.
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“They acknowledged that high level interactions between the leadership of the two countries have contributed significantly in strengthening bilateral cooperation on economy, regional stability, and countering extremism and terrorism”, a statement by the Pakistani Embassy here said.
