Washington DC: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar at the Department of State in Washington, DC.
According to Tammy Bruce, Spokesperson for the United States Department of State, "Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Secretary Rubio expressed appreciation for Pakistan's continued willingness to play a constructive role in mediating conversations with Iran and its commitment to preserving regional stability. The two also discussed prospects for deepening bilateral counterterrorism cooperation, including countering ISIS-K, and the upcoming U.S.-Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue in Islamabad this August.
Met with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister @MIshaqDar50 today to discuss expanding bilateral trade and enhancing collaboration in the critical minerals sector. I also thanked him for Pakistan’s partnership in countering terrorism and preserving regional… pic.twitter.com/QZB9RZwIA8
— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) July 25, 2025
The Secretary underscored the importance of expanding mutually beneficial bilateral trade and exploring prospects for enhancing collaboration in the critical minerals and mining sectors."
This meeting follows a significant visit by Pakistan's Army Chief, General Asim Munir, who arrived at the White House on June 18 to meet President Donald Trump, reflecting continued high-level engagements between the two nations.
'Timely & Productive': Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri Hails PM Modi's Visit To Maldives (Videos)US President Donald Trump hosted Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir at the White House for a lunch meeting.
The luncheon meeting then took place amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran, with Trump considering possible US involvement.
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