ISLAMABAD:
Acting US Ambassador to Pakistan Natalie Baker on Friday met with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to discuss matters of mutual interest, including regional security, counterterrorism and enhanced bilateral cooperation.
Ambassador Baker reaffirmed the importance of US-Pakistan relations, stating, “Pakistan is a valued partner of the United States. We attach great importance to our relationship and look forward to further strengthening our cooperation across multiple sectors.”
The meeting highlighted the shared commitment of both countries to advancing peace and stability in the region through sustained dialogue and collaborative efforts.
During the discussion, both sides exchanged views on various topics of shared interest, including counterterrorism, anti-narcotics collaboration, and growing security concerns across the region.
The dialogue stressed the importance of strategic cooperation to address evolving transnational challenges.
A key highlight of the meeting was the recent engagement between Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir and US President Donald Trump. Both Naqvi and Baker viewed the meeting as a constructive step toward deepening strategic ties between Islamabad and Washington.
Naqvi lauded President Trump’s leadership in facilitating a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, describing his efforts as “extraordinary and sincere”.
“President Trump’s impressive role in brokering peace between Iran and Israel, following his earlier contributions to the Pakistan-India ceasefire, will always be remembered,” the interior minister remarked. “We hope President Trump will also succeed in bringing about a ceasefire in Gaza,” he added.
“Pakistan highly values every step taken for the promotion of peace. We have always believed in resolving disputes, including the Kashmir issue, through dialogue and diplomacy.”
Acting Ambassador Natalie Baker praised Pakistan’s diplomatic initiatives aimed at stabilising the region.
