DPM Ishaq Dar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discuss bilateral and regional issues
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, held a telephone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson.
The two leaders discussed a range of bilateral and regional issues, and agreed to continue to cooperate on matters of mutual interest. The call follows a meeting between the two officials in Washington D.C. on July 25, during which they discussed several key areas.
According to statements from both sides following that meeting, the discussions covered a number of significant topics, including:
Both sides expressed interest in expanding bilateral trade and exploring collaboration in sectors such as information technology, artificial intelligence, and critical minerals. Foreign Minister Dar described Pakistan as an “attractive destination” for U.S. investors, and the two countries are reportedly close to finalizing a trade deal.
The officials discussed prospects for deepening bilateral counterterrorism cooperation, including efforts to counter groups like ISIS-K. The U.S. State Department spokesperson stated that a U.S.-Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue is scheduled to take place in Islamabad this August.
The conversation also touched on regional developments, with Secretary Rubio thanking Foreign Minister Dar for Pakistan’s role in preserving regional stability. A statement from the Pakistan Embassy in Washington D.C. after the July meeting noted that Dar had thanked the U.S. for its “constructive role in facilitating the recent Pakistan-India ceasefire.”
The leaders also exchanged views on global peacebuilding efforts and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
