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US State Secretary Meets DPM/FM, Lauds Pakistan’s Counterterror Role Amid Thaw In Ties

Sumaira FH Published July 26, 2025 | 02:20 AM

US state secretary meets DPM/FM, lauds Pakistan’s counterterror role amid thaw in ties

WASHINGTON, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 26th Jul, 2025) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s continued willingness to play a constructive role in mediating conversations with Iran and its commitment to preserving regional stability during a meeting with the visiting Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, according to the State Department.

“The two also discussed prospects for deepening bilateral counterterrorism cooperation, including countering ISIS-K, and the upcoming U.S.-Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue in Islamabad this August,” the Department Spokesperson, Tammy Bruce, said in a readout of the first face-to-face meeting between the two top diplomats.

“The Secretary underscored the importance of expanding mutually beneficial bilateral trade and exploring prospects for enhancing collaboration in the critical minerals and mining sectors,” it added.

In a post on X, DPM/FM Dar described the meeting as “a comprehensive discussion on the full spectrum of bilateral relations,” reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to a long-term partnership with the US. He said the talks included a renewed focus on economic, trade, investment, IT/AI, and counterterrorism cooperation.

Dar also noted that they exchanged views on key regional and global developments and expressed appreciation for what he called the US' "constructive role" in facilitating the recent Pakistan-India ceasefire, following a four-day standoff between Islamabad and New Delhi in May, which followed an attack in Indian-occupied Kashmir in April.

Without any evidence, India blamed Pakistan for the attack that Islamabad firmly denied and called for a neutral investigation.

The hostilities ended on May 10 after US President Donald Trump pushed for a ceasefire.

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