Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua met
US Under Secretary of State Tom Shannon earlier today in New York. Ms. Janjua
arrived in New York last night to attend the 72nd UNGA session, says a press
release received from New York here today.
Discussions between Foreign Secretary
Janjua and Under Secretary Shannon were held in a frank
and cordial manner.
The Foreign Secretary conveyed
Pakistan's viewpoint on the new strategy and emphasized that peace in
Afghanistan is a high priority for Pakistan. She stressed that intra-Afghan
dialogue is vital for bringing lasting peace to the country and the region.
Pakistan would continue to play a facilitating role for a peaceful Afghanistan.
On Pakistan-US relations, the Foreign
Secretary said that Pakistan had always considered relations with the US as one
of its most important relationships. There was a desire on Pakistan's part to
build this relationship further to the mutual benefit of both countries based
on mutual trust and respect. Recent statements by the US had evoked strong
public reaction in Pakistan. However, both countries could work together to
attain common objectives such as defeating Daesh in Afghanistan and the region.
Both sides agreed to remain engaged at
all levels in the coming days.
Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, Pakistan's
Ambassador to the US also attended the meeting.
