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Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed Pakistan’s desire to work with US President Trump and his Administration to strengthen bilateral relations. Talking to a US delegation led by Eric Meyer in Islamabad, he underscored the importance of enhanced cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including trade and investment, as well as counter-terrorism.
According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister highlighted the significance of Pakistan-US relations not only in the bilateral context but also for regional peace and security. He welcomed US participation at the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum and emphasized that Pakistan’s minerals sector presented immense opportunities. The Prime Minister encouraged US companies to invest in this priority sector.
Acting Assistant Secretary Eric Meyer congratulated Pakistan on successfully hosting the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum. He acknowledged the potential of Pakistan’s mineral sector and conveyed the interest of US companies in investing in the sector. Meyer also expressed the US desire to work with Pakistan on issues of shared interest and stated that the US looked forward to enhancing bilateral ties with Pakistan.