Undersecretary of State Uzra Zeya of the United States has stated that Washington anticipates a tight relationship with Pakistan regarding human rights and help for Afghan relocation operations and refugees.
Thursday afternoon, at a State Department news briefing, spokesman Ned Price broadened the scope of this relationship, stating that Washington was seeking to “develop our partnership in a manner that fits both our interests and our mutual interests.”
Thursday, Ms. Zeya, who is responsible for civilian security, democracy, and human rights at the State Department, stated similar sentiments during a meeting with Pakistan’s Ambassador Masood Khan.
She tweeted that she had a “productive chat” with Ambassador Khan in which they “discussed human rights and Pakistan’s crucial support for Afghan relocation efforts and refugees.”
According to an embassy statement, both parties agreed to deepen Pakistan-U.S. relations by frequent discussions on subjects of common interest in a variety of domains.
In response to Ms. Zeya’s tweet, Ambassador Khan stated that efforts would be made to foster bilateral communication and cooperation to strengthen ties.
Ambassador Khan applauded the OIC-State Department dialogue held in Washington, D.C. on May 23 and 24, to foster dialogue between the United States and OIC nations.
Late in March, in Islamabad, Undersecretary Zeya also represented the United States at the OIC-CFM Council of Foreign Ministers Conference.
In her remarks in Islamabad, she emphasized the longstanding links and partnership between Pakistan and the United States and praised Pakistan for providing Afghan refugees with dignity and safety for over four decades.
Since their ascension to power in April, US officials have held many talks with representatives of the new regime, according to State Department spokeswoman Price.
Last month in New York, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
“Secretary Blinken saw his Pakistani colleague for the first time in his current role. “It was a positive and fruitful conversation on all problems, including food security,” he stated. He noted that the two leaders also discussed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its repercussions.
Mr. Price stated, “Pakistan is a partner of ours, and we will want to advance this collaboration in a way that serves our interests and our mutual interests.”
