FM Qureshi meets US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Washington

WASHINGTON: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has paid a visit to United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during a three-day visit to the US.

Both Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Mike Pompeo exchanged views on Pakistan-US bilateral ties and other matters of mutual interest.

Qureshi said Pakistan desired coveted peace and stability in the region and was committed to playing its role in ending the prevailing tension in the region.

The foreign minister said that Pakistan had played a sincere role in the common cause of peace and stability in Afghanistan.

He added that it was due to the joint peace efforts of Pakistan that United States after 40 years of long confrontation made peace settlement with Afghanistan.

Moreover, Pompeo applauded Pakistan for its sincere and mediatory efforts for a political solution and peace process in Afghanistan.

Qureshi also reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to play a vibrant and positive role to reduce the tensions between Iran and the United States and for maintaining peace in the region.

Earlier on Friday, the foreign minister met US Senator Lindsey Graham in Washington and expressed that it was always a pleasure to connect with US Senator. Qureshi in a twitter wrote that Lindsey Graham had always continued to fortify Pakistan.

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