US secretary of state felicitates Pakistan on independence day

US secretary of state felicitates Pakistan on independence day

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson called Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Monday to felicitate him on the 70th Independence anniversary of Pakistan.

He conveyed the best wishes on behalf of the US Government and the American people to the Government and people of Pakistan.

The Foreign Minister said the United States has been a partner in Pakistan’s journey of development, both in the socio-economic and defence sector.

He said Islamabad is committed to establishing its vital relations with Washington.

Secretary Tillerson extended an invitation to the Foreign Minister to visit the United States.