- DPM DAR receives a telephone call from US dry of state Marco Rubio: FO.
- The leaders expressed their satisfaction on the trajectory of Pakistani links.
- Recent regional and international developments have also discussed.
Islamabad: The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ishaq Dar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have reaffirmed their determination to strengthen Pakistani ties and strengthen bilateral relations in multiform cooperation areas.
Secretary of State Rubio, in accordance with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, appealed to the DPM DAR in which the two leaders expressed their satisfaction on the positive trajectory of Pakistani links and discussed recent regional and international developments.
Development comes in the context of improving diplomatic relations between Islamabad and Washington-in particular following the armed conflict between Pakistan and India in May, which ended after President Donald Trump negotiated a cease-fire between the two nuclear armed neighbors.
DPM DAR, in July, met Rubio, where the latter praised Pakistan’s sacrifices in the war against terrorism.
The meeting was held at the level of the delegation, with senior officials on both sides. The two parties discussed a wide range of questions, including bilateral links, prospects for increased cooperation in trade, economy, investment, the fight against terrorism and regional peace.
Shortly after the meeting, the two countries announced a conclusion of a trade agreement, which aimed to stimulate bilateral trade, improve market access, attract investment and strengthen cooperation in the fields of mutual interest.
Under the agreement, there will be a reduction in prices, in particular on Pakistani exports to the United States, and a new start in economic cooperation between the two countries, which also includes the development of oil reserves.
Earlier this month, Pakistan obtained around $ 500 million in the United States in its critical mineral sector under a newly signed agreement with United States Strategic Metals (USSM).
The agreements cover cooperation in the development and treatment of critical minerals, including rare elements (REE), as well as logistics services.
The Organization Frontier Works (FWO), the largest minor in critical Pakistan minerals, has signed a memorandum of understanding with USSM, a processor, recycling and minor based in the United States.
The agreement establishes a collaboration framework in a range of essential strategic minerals for the defense, aerospace and technology industries.
Cooperation aims to unlock new opportunities in sustainable growth, technology transfer and job creation, while prioritizing environmental responsibility.
In addition, the National Logistics Corporation (NLC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Mota-Engil group to explore long-term partnerships in engineering and construction.
Improving economic, commercial and diplomatic links between Islamabad and Washington must also be taken in the context of the Chief of the Staff of the Army (COAS), the Marshal of the Asim Murnir field, the multiple high-level visits in the United States-including a rare individual meeting with President Trump in June.
The COAS recently visited the United States in August for the retirement ceremony of the outgoing commander of the United States Central Command (Centcom), General Michael E Kurilla, and the command ceremony for the change of command marking the command hypothesis by Admiral Brad Cooper.
During the visit, the chief of the army met the president of the chiefs of staff of the chiefs of staff Dan Caine.
