US National Security Advisor Herbert Raymond McMaster called on Federal Minister for Finance Senator Ishaq Dar on Friday.
An official statement said the two leaders exchanged views on matters of bilateral interest. Senator Dar congratulated McMaster on assuming the important responsibility as the adviser and said that he looked forward to working with him to further develop and enhance the bilateral relationship between the two countries.
He said that the improved security conditions, as well as the economic turnaround achieved in last three years, provide an excellent opportunity to develop and promote an economic partnership between the two countries. The minister said that Pakistan believes in a peaceful neighbourhood, and the government of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was keen to work with friends and partners for peace and stability in the region and beyond.
Referring to the tremendous success of Zarb-e-Azb operation and encouraging results of the ongoing Radd-ul-Fassad operation, he said these demonstrate commitment to eradicating terrorism. McMaster said the administration of President Trump looked forward to working with Pakistan to pursue the common objectives of peace and security and economic well-being of the people.
He said the sacrifices made by Pakistan’s armed forces, as well as civilians, to improve the security conditions were admirable. He said that Pakistan had also made impressive progress on the economic side. He said the security was an important prerequisite to unlocking the immense economic potential of the region, and the US administration would like to work closely with Pakistan in this regard.
He said that he looked forward to meeting the finance minister during his visit to Washington, later in the month.