Pakistani envoy meets US defence secretary
Siddiqui had said both Pakistan and the US were aware of the issues surrounding bilateral ties.
(Dunya News) - Pakistan’s ambassador to the US Ali Jahangir Siddiqui on Monday met with the US Secretary of Defence General James Mattis.
Bilateral ties were discussed in the meeting that took place on Pakistan’s request. The Pakistani ambassador visited Pentagon, the headquarters of the US Department of Defense, where among other things discussed were Pakistan s ties with Afghanistan and the regional security situation.
Pakistan’s Defence and Army Attaché Brigadier Kamal Anwar Chaudhry accompanied Siddiqui on his visit to the Pentagon.
Earlier this month, Siddiqui had said both Pakistan and the US were aware of the issues surrounding bilateral ties. Speaking to media, the Pakistani envoy said the two countries were working towards the restoration of their bilateral relationship.
