Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its relationship with the United States during a meeting with US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker in Islamabad on Tuesday.
The PM emphasised the importance of continued close cooperation between Pakistan and the US, particularly in the areas of counter-terrorism, to address emerging threats posed by groups such as Daesh and Fitna Al-Khawarij.
“Pakistan and the United States should continue to work closely, especially in the counter-terrorism domain,” he said, underscoring the need for sustained collaboration to combat shared security challenges.
In addition to security concerns, PM Shehbaz highlighted the importance of expanding trade and cooperation in areas including IT, agriculture, health, education, and energy.
He expressed a strong desire to enhance bilateral ties and emphasised that these areas of mutual interest offer significant opportunities for further collaboration.
In her remarks, Natalie Baker thanked PM Shehbaz for the warm reception and conveyed the US Administration’s intention to work with Pakistan towards shared objectives.
“The new administration is committed to working with Pakistan to strengthen our bilateral relationship and pursue common goals,” Baker said.
