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Pakistan Says It's Close to US Trade Deal, Washington Gives No Timeline
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, JUL 26 – Pakistan and the US discussed expanding trade and cooperation on critical minerals amid efforts to strengthen regional security and economic ties, with Pakistan valued at $6.8 trillion in natural resources.
- On Friday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Washington, marking their first face-to-face meeting after several telephonic conversations.
- Amid efforts to reset ties marred by mistrust, the meeting follows improved relations after President Donald Trump warmly received Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir last month.
- Taking to X, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanked Dar for Pakistan’s partnership in countering terrorism and stressed expanding trade and collaboration in the critical minerals sector, noting support from the US Export-Import Bank and the World Bank.
- In his remarks, Rubio appreciated Pakistan’s sacrifices in the fight against terrorism and contributions to regional peace, and noted that Pakistan has consistently played a constructive role in promoting stability in the region.
- The US-Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue is set for Islamabad this August, with both sides reviewing progress in trade talks and outlining cooperation across trade, investment, agriculture, technology, and minerals.
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While Dar asserted that a trade deal between the two countries would take "just a few days", Rubio did not mention a timeline. The US State Department and Pakistan's foreign ministry said the two stressed in their discussion the importance of expanding trade and ties in critical minerals and mining
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