Pakistan, US agreed to continue bilateral engagements
Both sides vowed to act against all groups that target Pakistan and Afghanistan.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - The US Acting Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Ambassador Alice G Wells, called on the Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua on Thursday at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss regional issues and mutual relationship between the two countries.
During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations and discussed regional issues particularly Afghanistan. Both sides agreed that the momentum of the peace initiative unveiled in Kabul by President Ashraf Ghani and followed up in Tashkent needs to be carried forward.
Mechanisms for return of refugees and strengthening border management were also discussed during the meeting. Both sides also reiterated their firm commitments to act against all groups that target Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Foreign Secretary also apprised the visiting delegation of the continued ceasefire violations by India that undermined stability of the region. Pakistan s position that a comprehensive dialogue was the only way forward for civilized nations to resolve outstanding issues was reiterated.
Noting that the US and Pakistan had a long track record of cooperation, Ambassador Wells emphasized the importance of working together to achieve the common objectives of peace and stability in Afghanistan and the region. The two sides agreed to continue bilateral engagements at all levels.
