Times of Islamabad

In a positive development, Pakistan sought crucial US support over FATF

In a positive development, Pakistan sought crucial US support over FATF

Karachi – In a positive development, Pakistan sought crucial US supportover Financial Action Task Force.

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that Prime Minister ImranKhan’s meeting with US President Donald Trump has been useful as both sidesagreed to enhance trade relations, Radio Pakistan reported.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, Qureshi said a delegation from theUnited States will Pakistan soon as part to boost trade activities betweenthe two countries.

He said the PM apprised the US president regarding the measures taken forcompliance with the guidelines of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).The FM maintained that Imran Khan sought Trump’s support over the FATF.

He said the prime minister also apprised the US president regarding Indianatrocities and continued lockdown in Jammu and Kashmir. He pointed out thatthe PM also discussed the situation of the Middle East in detail withDonald Trump and asked him to play role in resolving issues in an amicablemanner.

Shah Mehmood Qureshi highlighted that the US president assured the PM ofhis support and resolution of matters through dialogue. He said Trumpemphasized both India and Pakistan to settle the Kashmir conflict andpledged to initiate dialogue with Indian prime minister over the matter.