Dar Arrives in Washington for Talks with US Secretary Rubio
Rubio thanked Pakistan for helping advance Middle East peace as both sides agreed to expand trade, security and counterterrorism cooperation.
- Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with National Security Advisor Marco Rubio in Washington on Friday to discuss bilateral relations and regional peace efforts.
- Dar arrived in Washington following engagements at the United Nations in New York, where he participated in a Security Council debate on Tuesday advocating for restraint and diplomacy amid Middle East tensions.
- Addressing reporters at the Embassy, Dar noted the meeting was "cordial" and highlighted Pakistan's role in facilitating two ceasefires and creating conditions for direct engagement between the United States and Iran.
- Secretary Rubio thanked Dar for "the role Pakistan continues to play in advancing peace in the Middle East," while both sides agreed to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, and counterterrorism.
- Shortly before the meeting, President Donald Trump announced he would convene in the White House Situation Room to make a final determination on a potential deal with Iran involving nuclear and maritime terms.
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Times of India
The Economic TimesMarco Rubio thanks Pakistan for 'role in advancing peace in Middle East' after meeting Ishaq Dar
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, thanking him for Pakistan's role in advancing Middle East peace. Meanwhile, President Trump announced an emergency meeting to finalize a peace deal with Iran, demanding it relinquish nuclear ambitions and open the Strait of Hormuz for unrestricted shipping.
US top diplomat thanks Pakistan for efforts to mediate with Iran
Marco Rubio 'thanked the minister for the constructive role Pakistan continues to play in realizing President Trump’s vision for peace in the Middle East and its mediation efforts with Iran,' says State Department
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Islamabad PostIn meeting with DPM Dar, Rubio hails Pakistan's peace efforts in Middle East
Meeting with Rubio took place in cordial atmosphere: DPM Dar.Dar, Rubio exchanged views on evolving regional situation: FO.Dar, Rubio reaffirmed commitment to advance bilateral ties: FO.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday praised...
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