Secretary Pompeo meets PM, other civilian, military leadership: US Embassy

ISLAMABAD, Sep 5 (APP):US Secretary of State Michael R Pompeo on Wednesday met Prime Minister Imran Khan, and other civilian and military leadership in Islamabad.
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 US Secretary welcomed the further strengthening of civilian institutions, a press statement issued by the US Embassy here said.
According to the statement, Secretary Pompeo also highlighted the importance of the US-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 the two nations, built on decades of cultural and educational exchanges.
During his meeting with 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.
He also expressed the hope for deeper counter terrorism cooperation between the two 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,” the statement added.