WASHINGTON, MAY 29: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday praised Pakistan’s efforts to promote peace in the Middle East amid growing hopes for a deal between Washington and Tehran.
Following his meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Washington, Rubio said that he “thanked [DPM Dar] for the role Pakistan continues to play in advancing peace in the Middle East”.
“We agreed upon the importance of working together to further strengthen a meaningful partnership for better security and more prosperity for our two nations,” he wrote on his official X handle.
Earlier, the Foreign Office said that DPM Dar and Rubio expressed satisfaction over the positive momentum in bilateral relations.
In a statement, the FO said both sides also exchanged views on the evolving regional and global situation during the meeting.
“Secretary Rubio acknowledged Pakistan’s sincere diplomatic and mediatory efforts for peace and stability in the region and beyond,” it added.
According to the FO, the two leaders agreed to strengthen cooperation across all areas of mutual interest, including trade and investment, security, and counterterrorism.
They also reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the Pakistan-US partnership through continued high-level engagement and shared goals for regional peace, security, and prosperity.
