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US Secretary of State John Kerry, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif discuss bilateral relations
ISLAMABAD: US Secretary of State John Kerry telephoned Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Sunday night.
According to the Foreign Office, during the telephonic conversation, Secretary Kerry conveyed his felicitations to Nawaz Sharif on the assumption of office as Prime Minister of Pakistan.
He reaffirmed the importance of Pak-US relations for promoting peace and stability in the region. The US State Secretary reassured that the US Administration remained steadfast in supporting the new democratic government in Pakistan.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif thanked Secretary Kerry for the greetings and reiterated his government’s resolve to further consolidate and strengthen relations with the US on the basis of mutual trust and respect.
The Prime Minister underscored the need to strengthen the Strategic Dialogue between the two countries. He also emphasized the importance of regular high level exchanges between the two sides in order to build on mutual interests and shared goals.
The Prime Minister and John Kerry also discussed the regional situation. The US State Secretary provided an update on the recent developments and expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s positive role in advancing peace and stability in the region.
APP
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