Pakistan US relations back on track

Pakistan US relations back on track

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Foreign Office has welcomed positive statements emanating from the United States about relations with Pakistan.

At his weekly news briefing in Islamabad today, Foreign Office Spokesperson Nafees Zakariya said there has been positive developments recently in our relations with the US.

He said the Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi met with the US Vice President in New York followed by Foreign Minister's visit to Washington and the US delegation's visit to Islamabad.

He said during these talks, both sides agreed to stay engaged for addressing the common challenges.

Pakistan has always been doing utmost efforts to eradicate the menace of terrorism and will continue to do so and will welcome the US intelligence role in this regard.

Foreign Office Spokesperson said another US delegation is expected to visit Islamabad. He said the recovery of Canadian-American family has added optimism to the relations.

Nafees Zakariya also appreciated the recent statement of the US President Donald Trump in which he stated that his country is beginning to develop better relations with Pakistan.