US Secretary of State’s Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad Wednesday paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Conveying the good wishes of President Donald Trump to the prime minister, the ambassador said the US leadership looked forward to working with Pakistan in furthering the shared goal of peace through a political settlement in Afghanistan, according to a statement issued by the PM Office.
The prime minister reiterated Pakistan’s abiding interest in achieving peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan through political settlement. Recalling his long personal commitment to the cause of peace in the region, he welcomed President Donald Trump’s letter and the US assurance to work with Pakistan on this shared objective.
The prime minister also emphasized the importance of intensifying regular engagement on priority areas in the bilateral context particularly trade, investment, education, health and social sector development.
Published in Daily Times, December 6th 2018.
