US Secretary Pompeo visit to Pakistan

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo along with US Chairman of the Joint Cheif of Staff General Joseph Dunford reached Pakistan earlier today. The were received by Foreign Ministry official and taken to the ministry.

The duo met with top Pakistani civil and military leadership including Prime Minister Imran Khan, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Chief of Army Staff General Bajwa and several members of the foreign office.

The US State Department has released the following statement about the visit.

Secretary Pompeo’s Meetings in Pakistan

Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met today in Islamabad, Pakistan with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, and other civilian and military leadership. He was accompanied by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. Congratulating the Prime Minister on the formation of his government, the Secretary welcomed the further strengthening of civilian institutions. Secretary Pompeo also highlighted the importance of the U.S.-Pakistan relationship, and underscored areas of shared interest, such as the expansion of two-way trade and commercial ties.

While meeting with Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Secretary Pompeo discussed the potential for the United States and Pakistan to work together to advance joint priorities, including regional peace and stability. He also emphasized the value of strong people-to-people ties between our nations, built on decades of cultural and educational exchanges.

During his meeting with Pakistani Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Bajwa, Secretary Pompeo welcomed the smooth transition of power to a new civilian government, stressing the importance of strong democratic institutions. Secretary Pompeo also expressed hope for deeper counter terrorism cooperation between our nations.

In all of his meetings, Secretary Pompeo emphasized the important role Pakistan could play in bringing about a negotiated peace in Afghanistan, and conveyed the need for Pakistan to take sustained and decisive measures against terrorists and militants threatening regional peace and stability.

Readout Link

US readout focuses on working together and does not include and allegation related to state sponsored terror groups. Instead they call for joint measure to ensure peace and stability for region and building people to people ties.