Ready to visit in near future US to expand multidimensional ties with Pakistan, John Kerry assures

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Ready to visit Pakistan in near future, says John Kerry
By Kamran Yousaf
Published: July 26, 2016
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A file photo of US Secretary of State John Kerry meeting Sartaj Aziz in Islamabad on August 1, 2013. PHOTO: REUTERS

ISLAMABAD: US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Tuesday he would visit Pakistan in the near future to review bilateral cooperation and discuss regional issues.

Kerry met Prime Minister’s Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz on the sidelines of ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) ministerial meeting in Vietinae, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, said a Foreign Office statement.

He assured the US was ready to improve and expand its multidimensional partnership with Pakistan.

Pakistan hints at reassessing US ties

During the meeting, both the leaders exchanged views on the regional situation with special reference to Afghanistan and agreed on the importance of promoting the Afghan-led reconciliation process.

Secretary Kerry appreciated Pakistan’s determined efforts to eliminate terrorist groups in its tribal belt with considerable success. The two sides also reviewed Pakistan-US bilateral relations.

The ARF ministerial meeting was attended by 10 ASEAN members and 17 dialogue partners.

 

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  MATEEN HAIDER —
  
  ISLAMABAD: US Secretary of State John Kerry assured Foreign Affairs Adviser Sartaj Aziz that United States is ready to improve and expand its multidimensional partnership with Pakistan.
  
  Aziz and Kerry met on the sidelines the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting being held in Laos, where both the dignitaries also exchanged views on the regional situation with special reference to Afghanistan.
  
  According to a communiqué issued in Islamabad, Aziz and Kerry agreed on the importance of promoting the Afghan-led reconciliation process.
  
  Editorial: Slipping Pak-US ties
  
  US Secretary Kerry appreciated Pakistan's determined efforts to eliminate terrorist groups in Pakistan's tribal belt with considerable success.
  
  “I would like to visit Pakistan in the near future to review bilateral cooperation and discuss regional issues,” he said.
  
  Meanwhile, the ARF Ministerial Meeting, which was attended by 10 ASEAN members and 17 dialogue partners, concluded today.
  

 

[abbasniazi]

Any news containing words " improving/strengthening Pak-US relations" sounds ridiculous and fiction...there ain't any relationship between Pak-US at all...no more.

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

NO PRESIDENT VISIT TO PAKISTAN NO DIMENSION TALK

Countries form ties with folks whose president visits friendly nations and shows gratitude

 

[war&peace]

Why should Pakistan settle for a senator level visit?

 

[Ghareeb_Da_Baal]

Why should Pakistan settle with a senator level visit?

low self esteem of leader. off-course.

 

[war&peace]

low self esteem of leader. off-course.

Of course, when he knows that his name is in Panama leaks, has no support of the people and uncle sam is his master & god...

 

[Hiptullha]

Sounds like the United States is drawing back the stick and dangling another carrot. Pakistan should maintain it's distance and demand a more coherent approach from the United States.