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Ambassador Dr. Asad M. Khan had virtual call with senior Democratic Senator

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Dr. Asad M. Khan, had a virtual call with Senator Bob Casey. The senior Democratic Senator from Pennsylvania serves on the Senate Finance Committee and the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.

Ambassador Khan reiterated that a broad-based partnership between Pakistan and the United States remains vital to the achievement of their common strategic and regional objectives.

The Ambassador shared Pakistan’s perspective on the regional situation. He said that Pakistan remained committed to supporting the United States in achieving a peaceful, political settlement in Afghanistan. He stressed the importance of economic cooperation between Pakistan and the United States to the region’s long-term peace and stability.

Thanking the Ambassador for his briefing, Senator Casey appreciated Pakistan’s positive role in the Afghan peace process.

Washington DC, May 19, 2021