Top US diplomat arriving in Pakistan on an important visit

Top US diplomat arriving in Pakistan on an important visit

WASHINGTON - The US Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Ambassador Alice Wells is arriving in Pakistan on am important visit.

She will visit Pakistan on Tuesday, the Foreign Office said on Monday.

“The ambassador will hold meeting with senior officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,” FO spokesperson Dr Mohammad Faisal said in a Twitter post.

“The aim would be to follow up on discussions between Foreign Minister, Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Secretary of State, Michael Pompeo with a view to further strengthen bilateral relations.”

Dr Faisal added that the ambassador will also call on the Finance Minister [during his visit].