Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed Pakistan’s desire to work with the 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.
The Prime Minister highlighted the significance of Pakistan-US relations not only in the bilateral context but also for regional peace and security. The Prime Minister welcomed US participation at Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum. He emphasized that the minerals sector of Pakistan presented immense opportunities and encouraged US companies to invest in this priority sector.
Acting Assistant Secretary Eric Meyer congratulated Pakistan on successfully hosting Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum. He acknowledged the potential of Pakistan’s mineral sector and conveyed the interest of US companies to invest in the sector. He also expressed US desire to work with Pakistan on issues of shared interest. He said the US looked forward to enhancing bilateral ties with Pakistan.