Nawaz emphasizes the significance of Pakistan’s relations with the United States

LAHORE, Nov 18 (SABAH): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Quaid and former prime minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Saturday highlighted the importance of Pakistan-US relations, as Donald Blome – the United States Ambassador to Pakistan – visited his Jati Umra residence.

During the meeting also attended by PML-N Chief Organiser Maryam Nawaz Sharif, former finance minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, PML-N Spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb, Syed Tariq Fatemi and Bilal Azhar Kayani. The two sides exchanged views on sustainable bilateral ties and cooperation with reference to the multidimensional subjects of mutual interests.

Nawaz Sharif emphasized the significance of Pakistan’s relations with the United States. He particularly recalled his various interactions with the U.S. leaders where both sides had always acknowledged the importance of Pakistan-U.S. ties.

During the meeting, the Quaid PML-N shared his views on political and economic situation in Pakistan, particularly in the context of his party’s preparations for the upcoming elections. He expressed confidence that the people of Pakistan would once again repose their trust in the PML-N to lead the country out of the myriad problems confronting it today.

The two leaders also discussed the enduring bilateral ties and cooperation over multilateral matters of mutual interest between Pakistan and the U.S. Both the leaders acknowledged the importance of steadfast and sturdy partnership between the two countries. They recognized the importance of exploring avenues to boost cooperation and building on the successful outcomes that underpin the robust U.S-Pakistan bilateral relationship.

The U.S Ambassador and Nawaz Sharif deliberated over a number of diverse domains, including trade, economy, climate change, security, and regional stability. Regional developments were also discussed.

Nawaz Sharif raised the issue of the plight of innocent Palestinians who were being mercilessly killed by the indiscriminate Israeli bombardment and imposition of siege around Gaza. He called for an immediate end to hostilities and urgent provision of humanitarian and medical assistance to the People.

The U.S. Ambassador shared U.S. priorities with the PML-N leader and thanked him for a frank and cordial exchange of views during the meeting.