{"id":1373,"date":"2025-07-25T16:33:49","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T16:33:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefridaynews.com\/?p=1373"},"modified":"2025-07-25T16:34:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T16:34:14","slug":"us-secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-praises-pakistans-role-in-global-peace-during-meeting-with-fm-ishaq-dar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefridaynews.com\/?p=1373","title":{"rendered":"US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Praises Pakistan\u2019s Role in Global Peace During Meeting with FM Ishaq Dar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio lauded Pakistan\u2019s role in \u201cglobal and regional peace\u201d in his first meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday, the Foreign Office (FO) said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The deputy prime minister arrived in Washington, DC, on Thursday night, on the second leg of his eight-day visit to the US. He had&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1925622\">arrived<\/a>&nbsp;in New York on Monday to attend \u201chigh-level signature events\u201d of Pakistan\u2019s United Nations Security Council (UNSC) presidency, including a conference on Palestine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A statement issued by the FO today said that Dar held his first meeting with Rubio. The two have&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1902727\">previously talked<\/a>&nbsp;over the telephone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The FO said Rubio acknowledged Pakistan\u2019s \u201ceverlasting&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1381731\">sacrifices<\/a>&nbsp;in the war on terror\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cPakistan has always played a positive role in global and regional peace,\u201d the FO quoted the US secretary of state as saying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The FO said that detailed discussions were held on bilateral relations and potential cooperation in various sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDiscussions were held on promoting bilateral trade and economic relations, cooperation in important sectors, including investment, agriculture, technology [and] minerals. Counter-terrorism and regional peace were also discussed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FM Dar paid tribute to the efforts of President Donald Trump and the US leadership in promoting global peace, adding that their&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1909993\">role and efforts<\/a>&nbsp;regarding the recent Pakistan-India tension were \u201ccommendable\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cPakistan and the US seek further expansion and stability in bilateral relations,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The FO said FM Dar was optimistic about the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1925309\">positive progress<\/a>&nbsp;in the ongoing trade dialogue between the two countries<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cPakistan is an attractive destination for the American business community and investors. The two countries have a common approach and interests regarding regional peace. The Pakistani community in the US is playing a bridge role between the two countries,\u201d the FO quoted him as saying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to promoting bilateral relations and working together in various fields<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dar is also scheduled to speak at the US think tank, The Atlantic Council, \u201csharing Pakistan\u2019s perspective on regional and global issues as well as the future of Pak-US relations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon arrival in the US capital, FM Dar was received by Ambassador of Pakistan to the US Rizwan Saeed Sheikh and senior embassy officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dar\u2019s visit comes as Pakistan holds the presidency of the UNSC this month. Pakistan&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1921308\">assumed<\/a>&nbsp;the UNSC presidency for July, marking its first presidency since 2013. Islamabad began its current two-year term as a non-permanent member in January 2025 and will serve through the end of 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Addressing a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1926068\">reception<\/a>&nbsp;hosted by Pakistan\u2019s Mission in New York on Wednesday, Dar called for an inclusive dialogue and cooperative diplomacy over confrontation amid growing turbulence across the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The deputy PM asserted that Pakistan\u2019s leadership has been guided by \u201cthese very principles in both deliberations and concrete actions taken during its tenure\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The UNSC unanimously&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1925923\">adopted<\/a>&nbsp;Pakistan-sponsored&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/press.un.org\/en\/2025\/sc16125.doc.htm\">Resolution 2788<\/a>, calling for the strengthening of international mechanisms to settle disputes through peaceful means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dar also announced Pakistan was seeking a seat at the UN Human Rights Council for the 2026-2028 term, with the Asia-Pacific Group endorsing its candidacy. 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