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ISLAMABAD: US Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for South and Central Asian Affairs John Mark Pommersheim on Saturday concluded a five-day visit to Pakistan aimed at strengthening cooperation on economic growth and shared security interests, according to a statement issued by the US Embassy. &ldquo;The United States is forging new partnerships, championing innovation, and defining a new era of diplomacy that will carry us forward for the next 250 years,&rdquo; the statement said. &nbsp; The visit comes as both countries seek to deepen engagement in trade, investment, and emerging technology sectors. During his stay, Pommersheim met senior Pakistani civilian and military representatives, including Director General of Military Operations Major General Kashif Abdullah and Director General of Military Intelligence Major General Wajid Aziz Khan. He also held meetings with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik and Minister of IT and Telecommunications Shaza Khawaja. &ldquo;DAS Pommersheim recognized Pakistan&rsquo;s ongoing economic reforms efforts under the IMF program,&rdquo; the statement added. In Islamabad, the US official attended the launch of Pakistan&rsquo;s Indus AI Week, where he expressed support for expanding partnerships in the digital and IT sectors. Later in Lahore, Pommersheim attended Basant celebrations, &ldquo;experiencing Pakistan&rsquo;s rich cultural heritage firsthand&rdquo; according to the US Embassy. &nbsp; He met Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb to discuss U.S. business engagement with Punjab and promote Pakistani investment in the United States. &nbsp; The statement concluded that his discussions with Pakistani officials underscored &ldquo;the importance of expanding trade and investment, including the AI, IT, energy, and critical minerals and mining sectors&rdquo; between both countries.

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US Deputy Assistant Secretary John Mark Pommersheim concludes a five-day Pakistan visit, meeting civilian and military leaders, supporting AI and IT partnerships, encouraging economic reforms, and promoting expanded trade and cooperation between both countries.

'US wants ties with Pakistan for next 250 years’

ISLAMABAD: US Deputy Assistant Secretary John Mark Pommersheim and Charg&eacute; d&rsquo;Affaires Natalie A. Baker have expressed appreciation for Pakistan&rsquo;s partnership in countering terrorism and advancing shared security priorities during a meeting with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, according to a statement posted by the US Embassy in Islamabad. The statement, posted on the official X account, said the US officials also acknowledged Pakistan&rsquo;s cooperation in countering illegal migration and addressing regional security challenges.<div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 344px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=eyJ0ZndfdGltZWxpbmVfbGlzdCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOltdLCJ2ZXJzaW9uIjpudWxsfSwidGZ3X2ZvbGxvd2VyX2NvdW50X3N1bnNldCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOnRydWUsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfdHdlZXRfZWRpdF9iYWNrZW5kIjp7ImJ1Y2tldCI6Im9uIiwidmVyc2lvbiI6bnVsbH0sInRmd19yZWZzcmNfc2Vzc2lvbiI6eyJidWNrZXQiOiJvbiIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfZm9zbnJfc29mdF9pbnRlcnZlbnRpb25zX2VuYWJsZWQiOnsiYnVja2V0Ijoib24iLCJ2ZXJzaW9uIjpudWxsfSwidGZ3X21peGVkX21lZGlhXzE1ODk3Ijp7ImJ1Y2tldCI6InRyZWF0bWVudCIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfZXhwZXJpbWVudHNfY29va2llX2V4cGlyYXRpb24iOnsiYnVja2V0IjoxMjA5NjAwLCJ2ZXJzaW9uIjpudWxsfSwidGZ3X3Nob3dfYmlyZHdhdGNoX3Bpdm90c19lbmFibGVkIjp7ImJ1Y2tldCI6Im9uIiwidmVyc2lvbiI6bnVsbH0sInRmd19kdXBsaWNhdGVfc2NyaWJlc190b19zZXR0aW5ncyI6eyJidWNrZXQiOiJvbiIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfdXNlX3Byb2ZpbGVfaW1hZ2Vfc2hhcGVfZW5hYmxlZCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOiJvbiIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfdmlkZW9faGxzX2R5bmFtaWNfbWFuaWZlc3RzXzE1MDgyIjp7ImJ1Y2tldCI6InRydWVfYml0cmF0ZSIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfbGVnYWN5X3RpbWVsaW5lX3N1bnNldCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOnRydWUsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfdHdlZXRfZWRpdF9mcm9udGVuZCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOiJvbiIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9fQ%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=2021821816692490447&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2Fnew%2F&sessionId=6e6f8404a25ca1cf8004d0d0ff18de7118695f09&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px"></iframe></div></div>During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly in internal security, counterterrorism, and law enforcement.&nbsp;The US delegation reaffirmed Washington&rsquo;s commitment to continued engagement with Pakistan and pledged to work closely with Pakistani authorities to promote US investment, especially in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/exim-bank-to-lend-125b-for-pakistans-coppergold-project-ft" target="_blank" style="color:#0073e6;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pakistan&rsquo;s energy sector</a>.&nbsp;They also stressed the importance of creating safe, secure operating environments for US businesses in Pakistan, noting that stronger security and regulatory frameworks would help attract more foreign investment.&nbsp;Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reiterated Pakistan&rsquo;s commitment to enhancing cooperation with the United States on security and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/pakistan-to-join-usled-global-initiative-on-critical-minerals" target="_blank" style="color:#0073e6;" rel="noopener noreferrer">economic matters</a>&nbsp;and highlighted ongoing efforts to improve law and order and facilitate foreign investors.&nbsp;The meeting underscored the continued engagement between Pakistan and the United States on issues of mutual interest, including security cooperation and economic development.

The US officials also acknowledge Pakistan’s cooperation in countering illegal migration and addressing regional security challenges.

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'US wants ties with Pakistan for next 250 years’

US officials appreciate Pakistan’s cooperation on counterterrorism, security