President Trump has assured to visit Pakistan soon: FM Qureshi
Last updated on: 22 January,2020 09:04 pm
PM raised key issues during meeting with Trump: FM Qureshi
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday said that Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has raised important issues during meeting with United States of America president Donald Trump.
In a statement, the minister said that President Trump has assured to visit Pakistan soon to strengthen mutual ties. Trump has also expressed concerns over the escalating unrest in Indian-occupied Kashmir, he added.
FM Qureshi further told that Pakistan has also discussed Financial Action Task Force (FATF) matter with the US president.
Earlier, US President Trump again offered to play the role of a mediator between Pakistan and India on the matter of Kashmir and said the US is keeping a "close watch" on the matter. "What’s going on between Pakistan and India … if we can help, we certainly will be willing to. We have been watching it very closely and it’s an honour to be here with my friend," he added.
PM Imran and President Trump had interacted in a highly cordial atmosphere with the press where Trump appreciated PM Imran, whom he referred to as his ‘friend’. PM Imran expressed that the matters pertaining to Afghan Peace Process, deteriorating situation in Kashmir and regional situation will be discussed as Pakistan has an important relation with the US.
Trump also underscored the relationship with Pakistan and expressed: "Never been this close as we are now". Both leaders extended warmness towards each other and announced to pay heed to crucial issues.