ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The United States Acting Under Secretary for Political Affairs John Bass held meeting with the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday.
In the meetings, according to the US Mission Spokesperson Jonathan Lalley, the two sides discussed approaches to expanding bilateral cooperation on economic and security issues including countering terrorism and violent extremism, and the importance of fostering regional stability and prosperity.
The US under secretary of state for political affairs expressed his gratitude for Pakistan’s continued cooperation in assisting Afghans in resettlement pathways to the United States.
John Bass congratulated the Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Pakistan’s election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2025-2026 term and expressed the United States’ interest in working closely with the government of Pakistan during its tenure.