WASHINGTON: In what is widely being conjectured as it would shape the future course of Pakistan-US bilateral relations, Prime Minister Imran Khan will meet the US President Donald Trump at White House in Washington today (Monday).
The two leaders would be face to face for the first time since both of them took over the realm of their respective Countries.
Today Prime Minister @ImranKhanPTI will hold two meetings with President @realDonaldTrump
One in Oval Office and the 2nd one in cabinet room of @WhiteHouse
A new beginning of bilateral relations b/w two countries will Insha Allah begin.#PMIKInUSA #PMIKVistingUS
— Azhar Laghari (@AzharLaghariPTI) July 22, 2019
The talks will mark an effort by the two leaders to reset ties between Pakistan and the United States.
Besides deliberating upon ways to further consolidate Pak-US cooperation especially in trade and investment, the discussion between Imran Khan and Donald Trump will also focus on the Afghan peace process and other issues of mutual interest.
We have not come here with a begging bowl here! We have not come with any AID demands. We’re here because PM Imran Khan will share with President Trump, the roadmap of Naya Pakistan. – @SMQureshiPTI
— PTI (@PTIofficial) July 21, 2019
We’re here to improve bilateral relations with all stakeholders to ensure peace in the region. But with dignity not with a head hung low. – @SMQureshiPTI
— PTI (@PTIofficial) July 21, 2019
We’re here to open new corridors on borders that were previously closed. I am referring to Kartarpur & CPEC. We’re here to invite investors of US to invest in Pakistan. – @SMQureshiPTI
— PTI (@PTIofficial) July 21, 2019
Imran Khan in his talks with the US top leadership will be accompanied by the Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, his Advisor on Commerce Abdul Razzaq Dawood, and his Special Assistant on Overseas Zulfikar Bukhari.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa will also be accompanying the Prime Minister.
Meanwhile, as per the Director General Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor, the COAS will be part of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s delegation during a meeting with the US President Donald Trump at the White House.
In a tweet, he said the Army Chief will also visit Pentagon to interact with the Acting Secretary Defense Richard Spencer, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joseph Dunford and the Chief of Staff of US Army General Mark A Milley.
COAS at Washington, DC. On 22 July 19, after the meeting at White House as part of Prime Minister’s delegation, COAS will visit Pentagon to interact with Acting Secretary Defence Mr. Richard Spencer, CJCS Gen Joseph Dunford and Chief of Staff of US Army Gen Mark A Milley.
— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) July 22, 2019
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