- Each side reaffirm significance of sustained engagement based mostly on mutual respect, shared values
- US Congressmen convey sturdy dedication to advancing broad-based bilateral cooperation, together with in safety and commerce
- MoUs additionally signed for coaching collaboration within the area of Info Know-how
RAWALPINDI: A delegation of the USA Congress, led by Honourable Jack Bergman together with Honourable Thomas Souzzi and Honourable Jonathan Jackson referred to as on Basic Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Military Workers (COAS) on Sunday, based on the navy’s media wing.
The US lawmakers and Gen Syed Asim Munir mentioned regional safety and cooperation within the defence sector, the Inter-Providers Public Relations (ISPR) mentioned in a press release.
Appearing US Ambassador Natalie Baker was additionally current within the assembly.
“Discussions in the course of the assembly encompassed a spread of problems with mutual curiosity, with a specific emphasis on regional safety and defence cooperation,” the assertion learn. “Each side reaffirmed the significance of sustained engagement based mostly on mutual respect, shared values, and converging strategic pursuits.”
The ISPR mentioned that the visiting US lawmakers counseled the Pakistani armed forces for his or her pivotal function in countering terrorism and acknowledged the nation’s enduring contributions to regional peace and stability. In addition they appreciated Pakistan’s resilience and “the strategic potential of its individuals”.
“Underscoring their respect for Pakistan’s sovereignty, the US Congressional delegation conveyed a powerful dedication to advancing broad-based bilateral cooperation, significantly within the domains of safety, commerce, funding, and financial growth,” the assertion added.
The COAS “conveyed his appreciation to the delegation for his or her go to and reiterated Pakistan’s need to additional deepen and diversify its longstanding partnership with the US in a way that’s mutually useful and respectful of one another’s nationwide pursuits”, the ISPR mentioned.
Memorandums of understanding have been additionally signed for coaching collaboration within the data expertise sector, the assertion added.
Earlier within the day, Naqvi asserted that Pakistan stood as a “wall between terrorism and the remainder of the world” as he met the delegation of American lawmakers in Islamabad, based on a press launch by the government-run PID.
“Terrorism is a world problem. The worldwide neighborhood urgently wants to completely cooperate with Pakistan,” Naqvi was quoted as saying in a press release by the inside ministry.
Minister of State for Inside Talal Chaudhry, performing US Ambassador Natalie Baker and Inside Secretary Khurram Agha have been additionally current in the course of the assembly.
Throughout right now’s assembly, an in depth dialogue was held on bilateral relations and problems with mutual curiosity, in addition to counterterrorism and border safety. Each side additionally exchanged views on enhancing cooperation within the fields of financial system, commerce and funding.
Naqvi emphasised that intelligence and technology-sharing within the area of counterterrorism was of utmost significance. The minister additional mentioned Pakistan’s immense sacrifices towards terrorism have been unmatched within the international context.
Naqvi termed the go to of US Congressmen as essential in highlighting Pakistan’s unprecedented function within the combat towards terrorism.
Final month, US President Donald Trump had hailed Pakistan’s assist in arresting a terrorist chargeable for a 2021 bombing in Afghanistan that killed 13 US service members.
Naqvi asserted that sturdy and sustainable relations with the US maintain a key place in Pakistan’s international coverage. He termed the holding of the Pakistan Caucus, which Suozzi heads, within the US on April 30 as a welcome growth.