PM Khan to embark on maiden visit to United States on July 21
The visit will focus on strengthening cooperation between the United States and Pakistan.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on 21 July will embark on a three-day maiden official visit to the United States on the invitation of President Donald Trump.
According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office (FO), this will be the first summit-level engagement between Pakistan and the United States since both leaders assumed their offices.
PM Khan and Trump will meet on July 22 to discuss a wide range of bilateral and regional matters.
The premier will also meet prominent members of the U.S. Congress, corporate leaders, opinion makers and members of the Pakistani diaspora.
He will highlight Pakistan’s policy of peaceful neighbourhood aimed at resolving disputes through dialogue and promoting the vision of peace, progress and prosperity in South Asia and beyond.
During his various engagements in Washington, the PM will also outline his vision of “Naya Pakistan” and underline the importance Pakistan attaches to a broader and multifaceted relationship with the U.S.
The visit will help renew and reinvigorate long-standing ties between Pakistan and the U.S. as it will contribute towards building a broad-based, long-term and enduring partnership between the two countries on the basis of mutual interest and mutual benefit.
A statement issued by White House said: “President Donald J. Trump will welcome Prime Minister Imran Khan of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the White House on July 22, 2019.”
The secretary further said both leaders would discuss a range of issues, including counter terrorism, defense, energy, and trade, with the goal of creating the conditions for a peaceful South Asia and an enduring partnership between our two countries.
